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ORGANIC SKIN CARE
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I really care about what goes onto my skin. It's always been super sensitive which means that the vast majority of regular skin care products, even those that say they're hypoallergenic or pH balanced, are usually too harsh or irritating. Green People's multi-award winning skin care range has been one of my favourite brands for years.
I love the whole ethic of the company and the fact that they use such gentle but effective organic ingredients. Most important for me is that there's no gunk: no nasty chemicals, no parabens, no mineral oil and definitely no (ghastly I hate it and so does my skin) SLS sodium lauryl sulphate. Interestingly, I'm also quite sensitive to perfumes and yet I've never had an adverse reaction to any of the gorgeous natural essential oils and plant extracts in Green People products.
There are products to cleanse, exfoliate, hydrate, rejuvenate, tone, moisturise and nourish. And some great hair care products as well. I love them all but my special favourites and the ones I (and my family) have enjoyed using are pictured below. To order, check out the details at the foot of this page.
Almost every girl I know is a sucker for a new skin care product and I’m no exception. But I'll admit I’ve been taken in far too many times by the buzz and ballyhoo of the latest skin miracle only to find they end up a second-rate experience. Looking back, most were probably nothing more than copies of boringly similar products already out there – revamped labelling on old ideas with a couple of suitably scientific-sounding additions to elevate the hype. I would say now that the vast majority of the creams and lotions I tried made no real difference and many had to be discarded because, despite claims to the contrary, they simply didn’t suit my ultra-sensitive skin. So what about the here and now?
One of the very few skin care companies that I rave about on a regular basis is Green People. And with good reason. For the past few months, I’ve been trying out their new Age Defy skin care range and I promised I would let you know what I thought. Well the first thing to say is that it’s gorgeous. It suits my skin beautifully, f-e-e-l-s fabulous, smells divine and, yes, I do really think it helps to soften fine lines and wrinkles. One of my favourites in the range is the Cleanse and Soothe Balm which is infused with essential oils of Jasmine, Neroli and Ylang Ylang. I could spend all day just sniffing the pot. Dreamy stuff. To use, I scoop a little of the balm, warm it on the tips of my fingers and then massage it all over the face and neck for at least a couple of minutes, usually longer, and let it work its magic. Then I take a cloth, soaked in warm water, and gently remove the balm, rinsing the cloth as I go. The results are immediate. Definitely a lot more glowing going on, skin is brighter, clearer and beautifully cleansed.
One of the very few skin care companies that I rave about on a regular basis is Green People. And with good reason. For the past few months, I’ve been trying out their new Age Defy skin care range and I promised I would let you know what I thought. Well the first thing to say is that it’s gorgeous. It suits my skin beautifully, f-e-e-l-s fabulous, smells divine and, yes, I do really think it helps to soften fine lines and wrinkles. One of my favourites in the range is the Cleanse and Soothe Balm which is infused with essential oils of Jasmine, Neroli and Ylang Ylang. I could spend all day just sniffing the pot. Dreamy stuff. To use, I scoop a little of the balm, warm it on the tips of my fingers and then massage it all over the face and neck for at least a couple of minutes, usually longer, and let it work its magic. Then I take a cloth, soaked in warm water, and gently remove the balm, rinsing the cloth as I go. The results are immediate. Definitely a lot more glowing going on, skin is brighter, clearer and beautifully cleansed.
Useful Tip: I keep one of those little plastic coffee stirrer spoons next to the Cleanse and Soothe Balm and use it to scoop out what I need. This way, I use less, nothing is wasted and the Balm stays fresh and uncontaminated. And because a little goes a long way, one pot lasts ages.
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Other scrummy products in the range include a moisturiser with real class called 24 Hour Brightening, a super gentle Soft Buff Exfoliator that really 'lifts' dull skin, intensive and effective Hydrate and Renew Serum (I use it with Age Defy+ Cell Enrich Facial Oil) and their Lip & Eye Line Eraser which is uplifting for tired eyes and really does have an almost instant firming action.
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INFLAMED, DRY OR SUPER-SENSITIVE SKIN? You might also be interested to know that I've had great feedback where I've recommended Green People products to patients suffering eczema, psoriasis and dry skin conditions. For those who are ultra-sensitive, they do a superb range of scent-free products. If you have a baby or toddler with eczema-like skin problems, take a look at their hair and skin care products for babies and children.
Click here to read the lovely article in MyBaBa magazine about Charlotte Vohtz, founder of Green People especially interesting if you have a new baby or toddler in the family
Click here to read the lovely article in MyBaBa magazine about Charlotte Vohtz, founder of Green People especially interesting if you have a new baby or toddler in the family
I'd highly recommend these products, too . . .
THE 'OY! (ORGANIC YOUNG) RANGE FROM GREEN PEOPLE
is a great choice for young skin but I think it works brilliantly for ultra sensitive and problem skins at any age. To see the full range, just click here. |
NICE TOUCH! We've all done that thing where we buy skin care products only to find they don't suit us. Money is wasted and the product either sits in the cupboard or gets thrown away. One really nice thing that I do appreciate is that many Green People products come in sample sizes; not only great for travelling but giving us the opportunity to try before buying bigger. 'Try Me' sizes also apply to their new Age Defy+ range which I've talked about above. |
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To get more info on any individual product that I've shown above, click on the picture.
This will take you direct to the relevant Green People website page.
I always order my Green People products from The Natural Dispensary 01453 757792 who stock the complete range or, alternatively, you can go straight to the new Green People homepage by clicking: www.greenpeople.co.uk
And while you're there, do read
The Green People Story