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Clever ways to store a shampoo bar
Eco & ethical

Clever ways to store a shampoo bar

Help your Green People shampoo bar to last longer with our tips on how to store solid shampoos correctly. Storing a shampoo bar after your shower is an easy way to preserve its shelf-life and our organic shampoo bars can last for up to 60 washes, so long as they are used and stored correctly.

By Hannah Mepham

18/05/2023

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Green People shampoo bar
Eco & ethical

Benefits of shampoo bars vs liquid shampoo

Unsure whether to choose a plastic-free shampoo bar over a regular shampoo bottle? Switching to a shampoo bar can feel like a leap into the unknown but we’re here to tell you they aren’t so different.

By Hannah Mepham

18/05/2023

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What is Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate?
Clean beauty

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.

By Charlotte Vohtz

17/05/2023

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Allergic to shampoo: Is your shampoo or shampoo bar causing an itchy scalp?
Sensitive skin

Allergic to shampoo: Is your shampoo or shampoo bar causing an itchy scalp?

Are you allergic to shampoo or shampoo bars and unsure which shampoo to use?  In this post, we discuss the hair care ingredients most linked to itchy scalps and introduce our gentle shampoos and shampoo bars, which are free from harsh ingredients and suitable for those with sensitive scalps.

By Hannah Mepham

16/05/2023

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Red berries

What is sodium benzoate?

Sodium benzoate is one of a range of ingredients used as preservatives in Green People products.

By Charlotte Vohtz

16/05/2023

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toothpaste
Dental tips

Why do your toothpastes contain Glycerin?

Glycerin is a humectant - it holds onto water and prevents the toothpaste from drying out in the tube, and also prevents...

By Charlotte Vøhtz

09/05/2023

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Is Benzoic acid the same as Benzene?
Clean beauty

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.

By Charlotte Vøhtz

08/05/2023

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Green People Corn Sugar Gum
Clean beauty

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.

By Alexandra Julian

08/05/2023

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What is the lifespan of Green People sun lotions?
Sun & travel

What is the lifespan of Green People sun lotions?

In general our skin care products have a shelf life of a minimum 30 months from the date they are made. Our sun lotions have a similar life-span as regards to freshness of their base but the effectiveness of their sun protection reduces with age.

By Charlotte Vohtz

08/05/2023

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What’s the best sunscreen for mature skin?
Anti ageing

What’s the best sunscreen for mature skin?

Looking for a UK facial sunscreen for mature skin? In this post we help you to find the best SPF moisturiser for mature skin and share age defence tips for protecting older skin from sun damage.

By Hannah Mepham

11/04/2023

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cloudy sky
Sun & travel

UVA on a cloudy day

Everyone knows it’s important to apply sun lotion on warm, sunny days, but did you know that up to 80% of UVA rays can penetrate through clouds?

By Alexandra Julian

11/04/2023

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should I wear sunscreen indoors
Lifestyle

Should I wear sunscreen indoors & every day?

We all know to apply sunscreen before venturing outside on sunny days, but should you also wear SPF when spending time indoors – and should you wear sunscreen every day in the UK?

By Hannah Mepham

06/04/2023

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Which shampoo for psoriasis
Shampoo & styling

Which shampoo to use for psoriasis?

If you suffer from psoriasis in your scalp the best product to use would be the Men's No.10 Itch Away Shampoo. This product contains high levels of Bromelain, an enzyme extracted from Pineapple stems.

By Charlotte Vohtz

03/04/2023

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