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What is Cocamidopropyl betaine and is it safe?
Cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) is a foaming agent which can be derived from a range of different oils.
21/06/2023
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How does the potassium alum used in Green People deodorants differ from aluminium salts?
There are two main differences between Potassium Alum (Aluminium potassium sulfate dodecahydrate) and the salts Aluminium Chloride and Aluminium Chlorohydrate which are commonly used in antiperspirants.
21/06/2023
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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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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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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
1 Minute read
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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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.
14/03/2023
5 Minute read
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.
03/02/2023
5 Minute read
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.
21/11/2022
5 Minute read
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.
31/01/2022
2 Minute read
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.
22/11/2021
4 Minute read
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.
12/07/2021
5 Minute read
Are Green People products Phenoxyethanol free?
Looking for Phenoxyethanol-free skin care products? We have plenty to choose from!
06/07/2021
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