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Your essential guide to living an organic lifestyle.

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Lifestyle

Essential guide to fake tan

In our guide to fake tan you’ll discover how easy it is to achieve a tan without exposure to harmful UV rays. You’ll also find tips on the best ways to apply fake tan and transparent insights into how self tan ingredients work with the amino acids in your skin to produce a healthy and safe sunless tan.

By Hannah Mepham

19/07/2021

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Why wear sunscreen in the garden? Why wear sunscreen in the garden? Why wear sunscreen in the garden?
Lifestyle

Why wear sunscreen in the garden?

Even if you are enjoying your garden the UK on a cloudy day, it’s important that you protect any exposed skin with sunscreen, and this rule applies to those outside and those working in a glass greenhouse. Discover why it’s so important to keep your skin protected as we reveal which sunscreen is best for spending time in the garden in the UK.

By Hannah Mepham

05/07/2021

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Clean beauty

Sunscreen ingredients: what is safe for the sea?

Here we reveal why Oxybenzone and Octinoxate are not included in any of our reef-safe sun cream formulas and explain the extra safety-precautions we take to ensure that you can trust our organic sun care collection to be as safe for the sea as it is for the skin.

By Alexandra Julian

26/04/2021

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Eco & ethical

Marine-friendly sunscreens to protect our seas

Green People is proud to be in partnership with the Marine Conservation Society, the UK charity for the protection of our seas, shores and wildlife. To help raise awareness of the work that The Marine Conservation Society

By Hannah Mepham

22/05/2020

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Skin care

Does sun cream expire? Make sure you get the protection you expect

At leading marine-friendly sun cream brand Green People, we often get asked questions such as “Does sun cream expire?” by our customers so we have put together a 1-minute visual read on storing and using your sunscreen safely.

By Alexandra Julian

21/05/2020

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Shampoo & styling

Essential guide to looking after sun-damaged hair

This guide provides information and advice on how to care for sun-damaged hair. The harsh effects of the sun can damage your hair leaving it looking weak, unhealthy and dull. We look at how the sun affects your hair and recommend a natural shampoo to repair your sun-damaged hair.

By Alexandra Julian

21/05/2020

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What causes hyperpigmentation? What causes hyperpigmentation? What causes hyperpigmentation?
Skin care

What causes hyperpigmentation?

Have you noticed your skin tone has started to appear patchy? Or have brown marks suddenly appeared on your skin? Here we look at the causes of hyperpigmentation and reveal the skin-lightening plant actives that can help restore your skin tone.

By Alexandra Julian

20/05/2020

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Skin care

Discover DD Cream: natural BB cream + CC cream + SPF

We’ve created a very special product here at Green People. Over the years we’ve had many requests for an organic tinted moisturiser, something that offers lightweight coverage and a smooth, even complexion without chemical nasties.

By Alexandra Julian

19/05/2020

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Is a daily dose of sun cream the secret to younger skin? Is a daily dose of sun cream the secret to younger skin? Is a daily dose of sun cream the secret to younger skin?
Skin care

Is a daily dose of sun cream the secret to younger skin?

Research linking daily sun protection with fewer visible signs of ageing has got all of us at Green People reaching for our Day Solution SPF15.

By Alexandra Julian

13/05/2020

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Sun & travel

PLE - are you allergic to the sun?

Could antioxidants be the key to combating Polymorphic Light Eruption (PLE)? Sun allergies affect over 15% of the population and PLE is the most common of all sun allergies. It is caused by an immune reaction and is more common in those with fair skin.

By Alexandra Julian

13/05/2020

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Sun & travel

Am I applying enough sun cream?

When it comes to sun cream, the higher the factor the higher the protection, right? But what happens when you apply less than the recommended amount?

By Alexandra Julian

13/05/2020

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Sensitive skin

How to look after sensitive skin in the sun

Our skin changes with the seasons and the summer months can be particularly challenging for those with sensitive skin. Eczema, prickly heat and rosacea can all be aggravated by warmer weather and here we share our top tips for looking after sensitive skin in the summer.

By Hannah Mepham

12/05/2020

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Skin care

Facial sun cream: how to prevent spots and ageing

Don’t let the threat of spots stop you from applying sun cream to your face! Find out how to protect against sun damage without blocking pores.

By Hannah Mepham

12/05/2020

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