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What is alcohol-free skin care?
Made in the UK with sustainably sourced ingredients, our skin-friendly beauty products are great for those who consider the contents of their cosmetics. In this post, we make it easy to know what we mean when we say that Green People is an alcohol-free skin care brand.
25/07/2023
6 Minute read
Get summer-ready feet: soft, fresh and sun safe
We all want our feet to look their best during the warmer months, but they can be vulnerable to cracked heels, dry skin, bad odours and sunburn. Here you’ll discover summer foot care tips for keeping feet fresh and sandal-ready all summer long.
13/07/2023
5 Minute read
Why do you use limonene, linalool and geraniol?
The reason that limonene, linalool and geraniol appear on the ingredients list of many of the products in our range is because they are naturally present in the essential oils used to scent the products.
30/06/2023
2 Minute read
What is Cocamidopropyl betaine and is it safe?
Cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) is a foaming agent which can be derived from a range of different oils.
21/06/2023
0 Minute read
How does the potassium alum used in Green People deodorants differ from aluminium salts?
There are two main differences between Potassium Alum (Aluminium potassium sulfate dodecahydrate) and the salts Aluminium Chloride and Aluminium Chlorohydrate which are commonly used in antiperspirants.
21/06/2023
1 Minute read
Cetearyl alcohol & cetyl alcohol vs ethanol
To most people the word 'alcohol' means ethanol, i.e. the clear, colourless, volatile liquid that is found in alcoholic beverages, and which is produced by the fermentation of sugars with yeast.
06/06/2023
2 Minute read
What is Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate?
Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate is a sugar based surfactant used as an emulsifier and stabiliser in creams and lotions. They are produced from naturally occurring raw materials using natural processes and are perfectly safe with no adverse effects.
17/05/2023
0 Minute read
Is Benzoic acid the same as Benzene?
Benzoic Acid is a preservative. A naturally occurring compound, it is found in many fruits including cherries, cranberries and raspberries.
08/05/2023
1 Minute read
What is Corn Sugar Gum (Xanthan gum)?
The proper name for this ingredient is Xanthan gum which is produced by the fermentation of maize starch (corn starch) with the bacteria Xanthomonas campestris.
08/05/2023
0 Minute read
The power of antioxidants in sunscreen
There’s more to effective sun protection than UV filters. Antioxidant-rich sunscreens are becoming increasingly popular thanks to the extra dimension of protection they can provide.
06/04/2023
5 Minute read
The beauty benefits of using a Squalane moisturiser
A natural emollient, built-in moisturiser and skin antioxidant, Squalane has so many beauty benefits that Vogue recently declared it a top skin care ingredient. We’re no stranger to Squalane skin care and here we reveal why we use this plant-based alternative to mineral oil in so many of our organic skin care products.
14/03/2023
5 Minute read
Northern Truffle: the super-soothing skin care mushroom
Have you heard of the truffle skin care boom? There are many species of fungi and some offer phenomenal benefits for the skin. One type of mushroom that has impressed our cosmetic scientists is the Northern Truffle, a mushroom skin care ingredient with proven benefits for all skin types, and especially those with sensitive or compromised skin.
03/02/2023
6 Minute read
Skin benefits of Rosemary Oil & Extract
As well as having a mind-clearing aroma, Rosemary Essential Oil and Rosemary Extract are also very good for skin and hair. We reveal the skin benefits of Rosemary, as well are how you can use Rosemary Oil in your hair care.
21/11/2022
5 Minute read
