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How do you get sunscreen stains out of clothes?
Has wearing sunscreen left yellow stains on your clothing? Will it all come out in the wash? Read on to discover our top tips on how to remove sunscreen stains from white clothes.
21/06/2023
3 Minute read
What is Cocamidopropyl betaine and is it safe?
Cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) is a foaming agent which can be derived from a range of different oils.
21/06/2023
0 Minute read
How does the potassium alum used in Green People deodorants differ from aluminium salts?
There are two main differences between Potassium Alum (Aluminium potassium sulfate dodecahydrate) and the salts Aluminium Chloride and Aluminium Chlorohydrate which are commonly used in antiperspirants.
21/06/2023
1 Minute read
African adventure: essential skin care for safari holidays
Whether you’re staying in a tent or a luxury lodge, there are some safari skin care essentials that you won’t want to be without. Discover what to pack on your trip of a lifetime.
14/06/2023
5 Minute read
Cetearyl alcohol & cetyl alcohol vs ethanol
To most people the word 'alcohol' means ethanol, i.e. the clear, colourless, volatile liquid that is found in alcoholic beverages, and which is produced by the fermentation of sugars with yeast.
06/06/2023
2 Minute read
Can self tan cause a skin reaction?
Our organic self tan products are designed to be suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. We disclose their ingredients on our product pages so that you can make sure our self tan products are safe for you to use,
30/05/2023
1 Minute read
What is Betaine & why is it used in toothpaste?
Betaine is derived from sugar beet and is one of the ingredients we use to make our range of natural and organic toothpastes.
30/05/2023
0 Minute read
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.
24/05/2023
2 Minute read
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.
22/05/2023
5 Minute read
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.
18/05/2023
5 Minute read
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.
18/05/2023
4 Minute read
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.
18/05/2023
6 Minute read
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
