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Your essential guide to living an organic lifestyle.

How does a serum fit into my skin care regime?
Skin care

How does a serum fit into my skin care regime?

If you already use a moisturiser or a facial oil, you may wonder how a serum can fit into your beauty regime. With so many products delivering different results it can be hard to know what is right for your skin.

By Hannah Mepham

11/05/2020

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eczema skin care
Sensitive skin

Essential guide to eczema skin care

We look at what eczema is, what the most common causes of eczema are and the ways in which changes to your diet and lifestyle can help to control eczema in both adults and children.

By Alexandra Julian

11/05/2020

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dry skin
Skin care

Essential guide to dry skin care

This guide offers information and advice on dry skin care. We look at the reasons for dry skin and at natural products for dry skin. We also look at the best dietary supplements to help reduce skin's dryness and what foods sufferers of dry skin should avoid.

By Alexandra Julian

11/05/2020

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Caring for skin & hair after chemotherapy
Shampoo & styling

Caring for skin & hair after chemotherapy

Here, we discuss the benefits of avoiding harsh chemicals after chemotherapy and reveal the Green People products that can help to care for your hair and skin.

By Hannah Mepham

11/05/2020

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uva protection sun cream
Sun & travel

The truth about UVA protection

We all know the importance of using sun protection, but a recent survey by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society shows that there is huge confusion around labelling on sun creams, with a significant percentage of the public unaware how much protection their sun creams offer.

By Hannah Mepham

04/05/2020

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buriti oil
Clean beauty

The benefits of Buriti Oil for skin & hair

What is Buriti oil and how can it improve the health of your skin and hair? Here we explore the benefits of this exotic oil.

By Hannah Mepham

04/05/2020

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baby massage olive oil
Baby & pregnancy

Does Olive oil cause eczema in babies?

While olive oil may be a fantastic ingredient in adult skin and body care products, research shows that it may be contributing to a rise in cases of eczema in babies under 3 months.

By Alexandra Julian

03/05/2020

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makeup wipes
Make-up

Why we should wave goodbye to face wipes

Let’s face it, we all dread that time of the evening when we have to take of the day’s make-up and grime in preparation for our much-needed beauty sleep. For many, cleansing face wipes are a bathroom essential: they’re convenient, cheap and most importantly quick. The sales of face wipes have doubled in recent years and our skin is not happy about it.

By Hannah Mepham

03/05/2020

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Essential guide to ingredients to avoid in baby products
Baby & pregnancy

Essential guide to ingredients to avoid in baby products

This guide explains which chemical ingredients you should avoid that are common in many high street products for babies and children, and the reasons why you should avoid using these ingredients on your baby or child's delicate skin.

By Alexandra Julian

03/05/2020

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aloe vera
Clean beauty

7 of the best natural ingredients for sensitive skin

Green People has been caring for sensitive skin since 1997 and was founded with a strong sense purpose – to make skin care comfortable and enjoyable for all skin types. In this post, we introduce you to some of our favourite natural ingredients for calming sensitive skin.

By Hannah Mepham

03/05/2020

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Dry legs exposed: how to stop dry, itchy skin on legs
Skin care

Dry legs exposed: how to stop dry, itchy skin on legs

Do you experience flaky, dry, itchy skin on your legs? Keeping the skin barrier hydrated can help to prevent dry legs and here we reveal the best creams and body oils to use when moisturising your legs.

By Hannah Mepham

03/05/2020

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Looking for a biodegradable sun cream?
Eco & ethical

Looking for a biodegradable sun cream?

Are you worried about the effect sun lotions are having on our oceans? Read on to discover why Green People's non-toxic sun lotions have been given the Ethical Consumer Best Buy award.

By Hannah Mepham

02/05/2020

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sls free shower products
Clean beauty

Essential guide to SLS-free products

Green People’s organic beauty products have always been SLS-free. We only use gentle, non-irritating foaming agents that are suitable for very sensitive skin and those prone to eczema and skin allergies.

By Alexandra Julian

02/05/2020

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