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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. 

Von Hannah Mepham

17/05/2024

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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.

Von Alexandra Julian

14/05/2024

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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.

Von Hannah Mepham

09/05/2024

4 Minute read

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Man applying sun cream to his beard
Male grooming

Should you put sun cream on your beard?

Is your beard summer-ready? In this guide to men’s SPF, we explore why it is so important that men apply sun cream to their beards and share advice for choosing a beard-friendly sunscreen.

Von Hannah Mepham

02/05/2024

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Sun cream - what is titanium dioxide?
Clean beauty

What is Titanium Dioxide?

Looking for a mineral SPF? Here, we explain Titanium Dioxide, how it works in sunscreen, and introduce some natural and organic sun creams with Titanium Dioxide.

Von Hannah Mepham

01/05/2024

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Woman walking through sunny field
Lifestyle

Does sunscreen block Vitamin D?

We all know that sun cream protects us from harmful sunlight but how does sunscreen affect Vitamin D production? Here we look at the evidence and show you how to support your Vitamin D levels while staying safe in the sun.

Von Hannah Mepham

15/04/2024

6 Minute read

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Best sunscreen and toiletries for eco camping holidays
Eco & ethical

Best sunscreen and toiletries for eco camping holidays

Will you be camping in the UK this summer? Compile your camp kit with our guide to the best toiletries and sunscreen for camping holidays in the UK.

Von Hannah Mepham

09/04/2024

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how to use tanning drops
Skin care

How to use tanning drops

Never tried tanning drops? Discover how simple sunless tanning can be with our beginner’s guide to how to use tanning drops for a streak-free tan.

Von Hannah Mepham

09/04/2024

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teenager sunscreen
Sun & travel

Find the best natural sunscreen for teenage skin

Sunscreen is a must for protecting teen skin but concerns about spotty complexions can make teenagers reluctant to keep their sun protection topped up. So that parents can enjoy a summer without the worry of sun cream struggles, Green People has created a skin-balancing, natural teenage sunscreen for oily skin.

Von Hannah Mepham

09/04/2024

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woman playing golf in the sun
Lifestyle

Golf sunscreen: The golfer's guide to SPF & insect repellent

Getting out on the green this summer? Protect as you putt with our guide to the best sunscreens for golfers.

Von Hannah Mepham

09/04/2024

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green people zinc sunscreen for cricket
Lifestyle

Zinc sunscreen for cricketers and spectators

Anyone for cricket? Proud to have sponsored Sussex and Gloucester cricket clubs, Green People is passionate about keeping fans and players sun safe during the cricket season.

Von Hannah Mepham

09/04/2024

3 Minute read

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Everything you need to know about Zinc Oxide sunscreen
Sun & travel

Everything you need to know about Zinc Oxide sunscreen

What Is Zinc Oxide sunscreen? How does it protect against sun damage? Is Zinc sunscreen good for acne-prone or sensitive skin? If you have questions about mineral sun care products, read on!

Von Hannah Mepham

05/04/2024

4 Minute read

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prickly heat
Skin care

Essential guide to prickly heat

We look at what prickly heat is, what causes it and how to choose a sunscreen for skin prone to prickly heat.

Von Alexandra Julian

27/09/2023

6 Minute read

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