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What is sodium benzoate?
Sodium benzoate is one of a range of ingredients used as preservatives in Green People products.
16/05/2023
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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.
11/05/2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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7 reasons to love Green People sun lotions
Green People is known for its natural and organic sun creams both in the UK and around the world. Discover what makes our natural and organic sun creams so special.
02/05/2023
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Green People: making a stand against beauty greenwashing
As a certified organic skin care brand, Green People takes a stance against greenwashing. In this article we explain what greenwashing is and introduce our honest approach to natural and organic beauty.
27/04/2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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