Green People is one of England’s better skincare companies, with nearly everything organic and sold in easy-to-recycle sugar-cane tubes. This brand was founded by a mother to heal her daughter’s sensitive skin and now has been around for over 25 years. The products are a bit more expensive than supermarket brands but are concentrated (so last longer) and not ‘silly designer prices!’ Oy! Foaming Face Wash is for oily skin & teens (with tea tree, willow bark and witch hazel).
Use scent-free range for pregnancy/nursing (also avoid hibiscus) and affected medical conditions (grapefruit oil etc). Avoid shea butter for latex allergies. Keep items away from young children and pets (due to citrus essential oils & zinc oxide in deodorants/suncare).
Natural zero waste beauty products cost a little more but work better, so you can gradually reduce the number of items used. They also contain plant-based biodegradable ingredients free from ‘parfum’ (artificial fragrance), collagen (cow bones) and plastic packaging. Some brands of beauty care contain animal-based hyaluronic acid (from roosters) and squalane (from endangered sharks).
The range is baffling large so can be quite confusing. So we’ve gone through and picked out some good simple basics, so you don’t have to!
Foaming Face Wash uses a special pump to produce a foam without foaming agents. For dry skin, use Gentle Cleanse & Make-up Remover (a best-seller for 25 years and can also remove waterproof makeup).
Men’s facial cleanser/exfoliator & cooling moisturiser are good basics, use with soothing shave gel and an organic men’s shampoo for itchy scalps.
