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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!
05/04/2024
4 Minute read
Natural ways to help stop mosquito bites at night
There’s no need to lose sleep over itchy insect bites. In this post, we share natural tips for helping to help stop mosquitoes from biting you at night and help you to choose the best natural insect repellent protection product for your needs.
22/03/2024
6 Minute read
Skin care tips for swimmers
Swimming is a great cardiovascular exercise and a wonderful way to take some ‘me time’ but if you find that it impacts the health of your skin and hair, we can help you to choose a shampoo, shower gel and skin care for after swimming.
12/09/2023
9 Minute read
African adventure: essential skin care for safari holidays
Whether you’re staying in a tent or a luxury lodge, there are some safari skin care essentials that you won’t want to be without. Discover what to pack on your trip of a lifetime.
14/06/2023
5 Minute read
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
5 Minute read
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
1 Minute read
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.
11/04/2023
7 Minute read
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?
11/04/2023
4 Minute read
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?
06/04/2023
8 Minute read
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.
11/11/2021
6 Minute read
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.
21/05/2020
0 Minute read
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.
20/05/2020
11 Minute read
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.
19/05/2020
6 Minute read
