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Cetearyl alcohol & cetyl alcohol vs ethanol
To most people the word 'alcohol' means ethanol, i.e. the clear, colourless, volatile liquid that is found in alcoholic beverages, and which is produced by the fermentation of sugars with yeast.
06/06/2023
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Can self tan cause a skin reaction?
Our organic self tan products are designed to be suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. We disclose their ingredients on our product pages so that you can make sure our self tan products are safe for you to use,
30/05/2023
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What is Betaine & why is it used in toothpaste?
Betaine is derived from sugar beet and is one of the ingredients we use to make our range of natural and organic toothpastes.
30/05/2023
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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.
22/05/2023
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Clever ways to store a shampoo bar
Help your Green People shampoo bar to last longer with our tips on how to store solid shampoos correctly. Storing a shampoo bar after your shower is an easy way to preserve its shelf-life and our organic shampoo bars can last for up to 60 washes, so long as they are used and stored correctly.
18/05/2023
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Benefits of shampoo bars vs liquid shampoo
Unsure whether to choose a plastic-free shampoo bar over a regular shampoo bottle? Switching to a shampoo bar can feel like a leap into the unknown but we’re here to tell you they aren’t so different.
18/05/2023
9 Minute read
What is Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate?
Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate is a sugar based surfactant used as an emulsifier and stabiliser in creams and lotions. They are produced from naturally occurring raw materials using natural processes and are perfectly safe with no adverse effects.
17/05/2023
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Allergic to shampoo: Is your shampoo or shampoo bar causing an itchy scalp?
Are you allergic to shampoo or shampoo bars and unsure which shampoo to use? In this post, we discuss the hair care ingredients most linked to itchy scalps and introduce our gentle shampoos and shampoo bars, which are free from harsh ingredients and suitable for those with sensitive scalps.
16/05/2023
10 Minute read
What is sodium benzoate?
Sodium benzoate is one of a range of ingredients used as preservatives in Green People products.
16/05/2023
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Why do your toothpastes contain Glycerin?
Glycerin is a humectant - it holds onto water and prevents the toothpaste from drying out in the tube, and also prevents...
09/05/2023
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Is Benzoic acid the same as Benzene?
Benzoic Acid is a preservative. A naturally occurring compound, it is found in many fruits including cherries, cranberries and raspberries.
08/05/2023
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What is Corn Sugar Gum (Xanthan gum)?
The proper name for this ingredient is Xanthan gum which is produced by the fermentation of maize starch (corn starch) with the bacteria Xanthomonas campestris.
08/05/2023
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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.
08/05/2023
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