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How to keep children sun safe at school
Baby & Child

How to keep children sun safe at school

In the UK, teachers cannot supply or apply sun cream so how do you make sure that your child’s skin is protected at playtime, during sports lessons and on the walk to and from school? Check playtime sun protection off your worry list as our experts explain how to choose a children’s sunscreen for school and share tips for teaching children to apply sun cream correctly.

By Hannah Mepham

22/05/2023

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What is the lifespan of Green People sun lotions?
Sun & travel

What is the lifespan of Green People sun lotions?

In general our skin care products have a shelf life of a minimum 30 months from the date they are made. Our sun lotions have a similar life-span as regards to freshness of their base but the effectiveness of their sun protection reduces with age.

By Charlotte Vohtz

08/05/2023

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Green People Sun Creams
Skin care

7 reasons to love Green People sun lotions

Green People is known for its natural and organic sun creams both in the UK and around the world. Discover what makes our natural and organic sun creams so special.

By Hannah Mepham

02/05/2023

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What’s the best sunscreen for mature skin?
Anti ageing

What’s the best sunscreen for mature skin?

Looking for a UK facial sunscreen for mature skin? In this post we help you to find the best SPF moisturiser for mature skin and share age defence tips for protecting older skin from sun damage.

By Hannah Mepham

11/04/2023

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UVA protection
Sun & travel

UVA on a cloudy day

Everyone knows it’s important to apply sun lotion on warm, sunny days, but did you know that up to 80% of UVA rays can penetrate through clouds?

By Alexandra Julian

11/04/2023

4 Minute read

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should I wear sunscreen indoors
Lifestyle

Should I wear sunscreen indoors & every day?

We all know to apply sunscreen before venturing outside on sunny days, but should you also wear SPF when spending time indoors – and should you wear sunscreen every day in the UK?

By Hannah Mepham

06/04/2023

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Woman facing the sun in cold month
Skin care

Winter SPF: do you really need to use sunscreen in winter?

Think sunscreen is just for summer? Here you’ll discover why winter SPF is the step you mustn’t miss in your skin care routine. 

By Hannah Mepham

11/11/2021

6 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

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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

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natural and organic dd cream
Skin care

Discover DD Cream: natural BB cream + CC cream + SPF

We’ve created a very special product here at Green People. Over the years we’ve had many requests for an organic tinted moisturiser, something that offers lightweight coverage and a smooth, even complexion without chemical nasties.

By Alexandra Julian

19/05/2020

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Green People Suncream
Sun & travel

PLE - are you allergic to the sun?

Could antioxidants be the key to combating Polymorphic Light Eruption (PLE)? Sun allergies affect over 15% of the population and PLE is the most common of all sun allergies. It is caused by an immune reaction and is more common in those with fair skin.

By Alexandra Julian

13/05/2020

3 Minute read

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How to look after sensitive skin in the sun
Sensitive skin

How to look after sensitive skin in the sun

Our skin changes with the seasons and the summer months can be particularly challenging for those with sensitive skin. Eczema, prickly heat and rosacea can all be aggravated by warmer weather and here we share our top tips for looking after sensitive skin in the summer.

By Hannah Mepham

12/05/2020

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How to calm a prickly heat rash flare-up
Sensitive skin

How to calm a prickly heat rash flare-up

Don’t let the pain of prickly heat spoil your summer. Soothe irritated skin with these fast-fix tips to calm a prickly heat flare-up.

By Hannah Mepham

12/05/2020

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