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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

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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

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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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sls and sles free
Clean beauty

SLS vs SLES

Do you find it hard to decipher these common skin care acronyms? Here we explain the difference between SLS and SLES and reveal why all Green People body washes and shampoos are free from both SLS and SLES.

By Alexandra Julian

19/05/2020

3 Minute read

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Tips for a sensitive Scalp
Clean beauty

Six ways to care for your sensitive scalp

We routinely moisturise our skin, from our face to our feet, to help keep it soft and healthy. But, what about the skin on our scalp? Often overlooked, our scalps are subject to vigorous scrubbing when we shampoo and rarely given an afterthought. Here we share six ways to better care for your scalp.

By Hannah Mepham

19/05/2020

4 Minute read

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teenagers
Clean beauty

5 skin care ingredients for teens with acne

An estimated 80% of people experience teen acne, so this common skin condition is a totally normal part of growing up. Teenagers can experience acne to varying degrees, ranging from a few blackheads and pimples, to painful cysts that can leave permanent scars.

By Hannah Mepham

19/05/2020

7 Minute read

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silicone free conditioners
Clean beauty

Why use a silicone-free conditioner?

Has silicone-based hair care lost its shine? Here we explore the impact silicone can have on your hair and explain how silicone-free conditioners can help you to achieve a glossy, smooth style.

By Alexandra Julian

19/05/2020

4 Minute read

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Men's shaving guide for senstive skin
Clean beauty

Men’s shaving guide for sensitive skin

Suffering with the sting of shaving rash? Read on to discover how switching to green grooming products could bring you a shave closer to solving your sensitive skin.

By Alexandra Julian

14/05/2020

4 Minute read

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Is it tea you're looking for? How to use green tea for acne
Clean beauty

Is it tea you're looking for? How to use green tea for acne

A soothing cup of tea can fix many of life’s problems, but could it help clear congested skin? Here we explore the spot-zapping benefits of Green Tea.

By Hannah Mepham

13/05/2020

3 Minute read

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pH-balanced skin care
Clean beauty

Are you using pH-balanced shampoo and skin care?

Sure, you’ve heard of the term ‘pH-balanced’ but do you really understand it? Here we explain what pH-balanced shampoo and skin care is and explore the benefits having a healthy pH-balance can have for your skin and hair.

By Hannah Mepham

13/05/2020

6 Minute read

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Coco Sulphate
Clean beauty

Is sodium coco sulphate the same as sodium lauryl sulphate?

Sodium coco sulfate is not the same as Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). The latter has a small molecular mass which enables it to penetrate the skin and affect living cells under the surface.

By Alexandra Julian

13/05/2020

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gluten free skin care
Clean beauty

Do you really need gluten-free skin care?

So that you know exactly what you are putting on your skin we’ll be running a series of myth-busters to help you face the facts when it comes to choosing personal care products that suit your lifestyle choices. In this article, we’re getting under the skin of gluten-free skincare.

By Alexandra Julian

12/05/2020

7 Minute read

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perfume allergy
Clean beauty

Perfume allergies: time to go fragrance free?

This guide looks at the symptoms of perfume allergies and why many people suffer from allergic reactions to perfumes. We also look at natural essential oils in products and how these oils can still trigger an allergic reaction in some sufferers. Discover a range of truly perfume-free products.

By Alexandra Julian

12/05/2020

6 Minute read

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