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Eco & ethical

Green People dazzles in EDS UK donation drive

Horsham-based organic skin care brand Green People is best known for its green ethics and natural beauty formulations but in May 2023 we sported black and white stripes all in the name of charity.

By Hannah Mepham

24/05/2023

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Baby & Child

How to keep children sun safe at school

In the UK, teachers cannot supply or apply sun cream so how do you make sure that your child’s skin is protected at playtime, during sports lessons and on the walk to and from school? Check playtime sun protection off your worry list as our experts explain how to choose a children’s sunscreen for school and share tips for teaching children to apply sun cream correctly.

By Hannah Mepham

22/05/2023

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Eco & ethical

How do shampoo bars work?

There’s no sorcery involved in making our natural shampoo bars, just naturally nourishing ingredients and a little beauty science.

By Hannah Mepham

18/05/2023

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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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How to create a low-waste bathroom

The UK’s bathrooms were once bursting with plastic beauty bottles that ended up in landfill sites but thankfully, times have changed.

By Hannah Mepham

18/05/2023

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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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Say hello to our new shampoo bars

Green People is proud to have expanded its organic hair care range to include three solid shampoo bars. Discover what makes our natural and organic shampoo bars different and which is best for you.

By Hannah Mepham

18/05/2023

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What is Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate? What is Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate? 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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Sensitive skin

Has your shampoo bar caused an allergic reaction?

In this post, we talk about the ingredients that are most commonly linked with itchy scalps and introduce our gentle shampoo bars that are free from harsh ingredients, making them suitable for those with a sensitive scalp.  

By Hannah Mepham

16/05/2023

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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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Sore feet from standing all day? Try these natural foot care tips Sore feet from standing all day? Try these natural foot care tips Sore feet from standing all day? Try these natural foot care tips
Lifestyle

Sore feet from standing all day? Try these natural foot care tips

Ease the discomfort of sore feet and tired legs after standing on your feet all day with this natural foot care guide.

By Hannah Mepham

11/05/2023

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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? Is Benzoic acid the same as Benzene? 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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