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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.
18/05/2023
9 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
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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.
16/05/2023
10 Minute read
What is sodium benzoate?
Sodium benzoate is one of a range of ingredients used as preservatives in Green People products.
16/05/2023
0 Minute read
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...
09/05/2023
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
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.
08/05/2023
1 Minute read
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.
11/04/2023
7 Minute read
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?
11/04/2023
4 Minute read
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?
06/04/2023
8 Minute read
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.
03/04/2023
1 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
