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Your essential guide to living an organic lifestyle.

Sunscreen for hikers and climbers
Lifestyle

Sunscreen for hikers and climbers

Are you planning a summer hike? Whether you are looking for an SPF for a walking holiday or are an avid climber looking for a protective sun cream for use on the mountain peaks, we can help.

By Hannah Mepham

13/06/2024

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Dad applying sun cream to his sons face
Baby & Child

Which SPF is best for kids? SPF50 vs SPF30

Is SPF30 or SPF50 better for toddlers? Is SPF30 good enough for older children? We get asked questions like these all the time, and if you’re unsure which is the best sunscreen for your child, we’re here to help.

By Hannah Mepham

08/06/2024

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The UK gardener’s guide to sunscreen
Lifestyle

The UK gardener’s guide to sunscreen

In this post we share tips for avoiding gardening sunburn and reveal the best natural and organic sunscreen for gardeners.

By Hannah Mepham

07/06/2024

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Woman wearing a sun hat in the sun
Shampoo & styling

Can the sun damage your hair?

Can the sun damage your hair? Does your hair need protection from the sun? Discover how sunlight can damage your hair and how to protect hair from UV light.

By Hannah Mepham

05/06/2024

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How to relieve tired, puffy eyes naturally
Anti ageing

How to relieve tired, puffy eyes naturally

The delicate skin around the eyes can be prone to puffiness, dryness and sensitivity. Discover tips to relieve tired eyes naturally as we explore the best organic eye creams for tired, puffy eyes.

By Hannah Mepham

05/06/2024

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Child with sun cream on face
Sensitive skin

How to choose sunscreen for allergy-prone kids

Are there particular ingredients that can trigger sun cream allergies in children? What is the best sun cream for kids with allergies? We’ve answered all your questions about choosing the best sunscreen for children with allergies.

By Hannah Mepham

30/05/2024

10 Minute read

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Teenage boy applying skin care
Male grooming

3 things every teenage boy needs in their skin care routine

In the UK, there are growing concerns that some teenagers are using products that are too harsh for their skin at too young an age. Help your teen to build good skin habits for life as our organic skin care experts share tips for building an age-appropriate skin care routine for teenage boys.

By Alexandra Julian

30/05/2024

8 Minute read

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Woman with tattoos in the sun
Lifestyle

Tattoo sun cream: how to protect your new tattoo from sun fade

Need a tattoo sun cream for your new ink? Discover how to protect tattoos from sun fade as we introduce the best sunscreen for tattoos.

By Hannah Mepham

21/05/2024

6 Minute read

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Discover daily face sunscreen for men
Male grooming

Discover daily face sunscreen for men

In the UK more men are diagnosed with skin cancer than women meaning that it is important that men use a face sunscreen all year round. In this guide, we introduce our best face and body sun creams for men for day in, day out protection. 

By Hannah Mepham

17/05/2024

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Get to know the benefits of Inulin for skin
Skin care

Get to know the benefits of Inulin for skin

Did you know that Green People uses the prebiotic Inulin in many of its natural and organic skin creams? Prebiotics are an incredibly helpful ingredient in beauty products, with their ability to help restore a healthy, balanced skin microbiome.

By Hannah Mepham

16/05/2024

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sunscreen ingredients
Clean beauty

Sunscreen ingredients: what is safe for the sea?

Worried about sunscreen ingredients and looking for a sun cream that’s free from Oxybenzone and Octinoxate? You’ve come to the right place!  A proud charity partner of the Marine Conservation Society, you can trust our natural and organic sun care collection to be as safe for the sea as it is for the skin.

By Alexandra Julian

14/05/2024

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what happens to your skin when you run a marathon
Lifestyle

Sunscreen & skin care for runners: tips & products

Learn how to protect your skin from some of the most common running skin care complaints, plus discover our best sunscreen and natural skin care products for runners.

By Hannah Mepham

14/05/2024

6 Minute read

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Can Vitamin C before sunscreen boost your protection?
Skin care

Can Vitamin C before sunscreen boost your protection?

Could a Vitamin C serum make your sunscreen more effective? Wondering how to apply Vitamin C and sunscreen together? Find more answers in our guide to using Vitamin C and SPF.

By Hannah Mepham

09/05/2024

4 Minute read

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