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The Beauty Hub

Your essential guide to living an organic lifestyle.

plant based skincare
Clean beauty

What is plant-based skin care?

What is plant-based skin care? Is it the same as vegan skin care? Is it organic? Here we reveal everything you need to know about plant-based beauty products.

By Alexandra Julian

29/12/2020

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The best moisturisers for men with dry skin
Male grooming

The best moisturisers for men with dry skin

What’s the best moisturiser for men with dry skin? To make it easy for men to find the best organic face cream for their skin type we’re sharing our top product picks for men with dry skin.

By Hannah Mepham

18/06/2020

6 Minute read

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Frequent hand washing: tips for dry hands & eczema
Sensitive skin

Frequent hand washing: tips for dry hands & eczema

Ever wondered why hands are so vulnerable to dryness? We explain and help you to choose an eczema-friendly hand wash and find the best lotion for frequently washed hands.

By Alexandra Julian

22/05/2020

6 Minute read

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Homemade face masks
Skin care

Homemade face masks

This guide gives some handy homemade skin care and face mask recipes. There are lots of natural ingredients in the home that can make very effective cleansers and toners for your daily face care needs.

By Hannah Mepham

22/05/2020

5 Minute read

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Hospital bag heroes & practical tips for pregnancy
Baby & pregnancy

Hospital bag heroes & practical tips for pregnancy

Are you pregnant and starting to think about your birth plan? Whether you’re planning to deliver at home, in a midwife-led centre or in hospital, during the lead-up to your due date you might want to prepare a kit containing items you’ll need during labour. Unsure what to pack? We reveal our top maternity hospital bag toiletries for mums-to-be.

By Hannah Mepham

22/05/2020

4 Minute read

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pregnancy skin care
Baby & pregnancy

Essential guide to pregnancy skin care

This pregnancy skin care guide provides information and advice on the effects of pregnancy on your body and skin. We look at the best ways to take care of your body whilst pregnant and the ways in which you can take care of your skin to reduce and avoid some of the most common symptoms of pregnancy.

By Alexandra Julian

22/05/2020

5 Minute read

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Does sun cream expire? Make sure you get the protection you expect
Skin care

Does sun cream expire? Make sure you get the protection you expect

At leading marine-friendly sun cream brand Green People, we often get asked questions such as “Does sun cream expire?” by our customers so we have put together a 1-minute visual read on storing and using your sunscreen safely.

By Alexandra Julian

21/05/2020

0 Minute read

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als vs sls
Clean beauty

ALS vs SLS

We get a lot of questions about sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) and ammonium lauryl sulphate (ALS). Here we explain the difference, and would also like to reassure you that our safe, natural shampoos are all ALS-free and SLS-free.

By Alexandra Julian

21/05/2020

2 Minute read

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What causes hyperpigmentation?
Skin care

What causes hyperpigmentation?

Have you noticed your skin tone has started to appear patchy? Or have brown marks suddenly appeared on your skin? Here we look at the causes of hyperpigmentation and reveal the skin-lightening plant actives that can help restore your skin tone.

By Alexandra Julian

20/05/2020

6 Minute read

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The benefits of cocoa butter skin care
Clean beauty

The benefits of cocoa butter skin care

Cocoa butter, one of nature’s ultimate moisturisers, is extracted from whole Cocoa beans that are harvested from the cacao (cocoa) tree.

By Alexandra Julian

20/05/2020

3 Minute read

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Cruelty free hair care by Green People
Eco & ethical

The best cruelty-free, vegan shampoo & conditioner for your hair

New to vegan hair care? Read on to discover everything you need to know about making the switch to our plant-based, 100% vegan shampoos and conditioners.

By Hannah Mepham

20/05/2020

5 Minute read

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Shea Butter
Clean beauty

The story behind our organic Shea butter

At Green People we choose the finest natural and organic ingredients to use in our pure, nurturing skin care. With its naturally nourishing and moisturising qualities, Shea butter makes the ideal ingredient in organic beauty products.

By Alexandra Julian

20/05/2020

5 Minute read

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infant eczema
Baby & pregnancy

An essential guide to managing infant eczema

Eczema can be triggered by many factors, including food and skin care. Here we reveal the everyday eczema triggers your baby can encounter and explain how you can avoid them.

By Hannah Mepham

20/05/2020

6 Minute read

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