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Your essential guide to living an organic lifestyle.

The beauty benefits of using a Squalane moisturiser
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The beauty benefits of using a Squalane moisturiser

A natural emollient, built-in moisturiser and skin antioxidant, Squalane has so many beauty benefits that Vogue recently declared it a top skin care ingredient. We’re no stranger to Squalane skin care and here we reveal why we use this plant-based alternative to mineral oil in so many of our organic skin care products.

By Hannah Mepham

14/03/2023

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Northern Truffle: the ultimate magical skin care mushroom
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Northern Truffle: the super-soothing skin care mushroom

Have you heard of the truffle skin care boom? There are many species of fungi and some offer phenomenal benefits for the skin. One type of mushroom that has impressed our cosmetic scientists is the Northern Truffle, a mushroom skin care ingredient with proven benefits for all skin types, and especially those with sensitive or compromised skin.

By Hannah Mepham

03/02/2023

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Skin benefits of Rosemary Oil & Extract
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Skin benefits of Rosemary Oil & Extract

As well as having a mind-clearing aroma, Rosemary Essential Oil and Rosemary Extract are also very good for skin and hair.  We reveal the skin benefits of Rosemary, as well are how you can use Rosemary Oil in your hair care. 

By Hannah Mepham

21/11/2022

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Propylene-glycol free skin care
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What is propylene glycol in skin care?

Ever spotted the ingredient Propylene glycol in a skin care product’s ingredients list? The chances are you will, as it is used in many types of beauty products in the UK.

By Hannah Mepham

31/01/2022

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Paraben-free products: your essential guide
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Paraben-free products: your essential guide

As a certified organic skin care brand, Green People creates paraben-free products because parabens are banned from use in cosmetics by UK organic certification bodies.

By Hannah Mepham

22/11/2021

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woman with adult acne
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Natural adult acne skin care tips

Anyone can experience acne at any stage of their life. Where teenage acne is normally along the T-zone of the forehead, nose and chin, adult acne tends to affect the cheeks, jaw line and neck. Acne can also affect the back and shoulders.

By Alexandra Julian

27/07/2021

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Can skin care products ever be chemical free?
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Can skin care products ever be chemical free?

While you may be searching for chemical-free products, did you know that there is actually no such thing? Here we explain the confusing term ‘chemical-free’ and help you to shop for safe, non-toxic skin care.

By Hannah Mepham

12/07/2021

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Are Green People products Phenoxyethanol free?
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Are Green People products Phenoxyethanol free?

Looking for Phenoxyethanol-free skin care products? We have plenty to choose from!

By Charlotte Vohtz

06/07/2021

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Looking for Lanolin-free products for sensitive skin?
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Looking for Lanolin-free products for sensitive skin?

Allergic to lanolin? Looking for lanolin-free skin care options? Here we explain why we do not use lanolin in any of our organic beauty products.

By Hannah Mepham

03/06/2021

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Silicone-free moisturizer for clear & healthy skin
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Silicone-free moisturizer for clear & healthy skin

Searching for a silicone-free moisturizer? We can help; all of our organic moisturizers are silicone-free! They are also made without parabens and ethyl alcohol.

By Hannah Mepham

01/06/2021

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Soap-free body wash products for sensitive skin
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Soap-free body wash products for sensitive skin

Are you looking to switch to soap-free body wash, hand wash or face wash? Soap can be drying on the skin and it’s not suitable for everyone. Discover our collection of natural, soap-free products that cleanse effectively whilst also being kind to dry and sensitive skin.

By Hannah Mepham

17/02/2021

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plant based skincare
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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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als vs sls
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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

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