Awards

October 2009
BPA's Best ENVIRONMENTAL Award

Eco Recognition for Green People in respected Industry Awards.

• Winners of ‘Best Environmental’ Award
• Highly Commended in Bath Time category
• Certified Organic Range

The BPA (Baby Products Association) the UK’s premier nursery trade event held their Industry awards this week.

Green People were delighted to receive recognition of their eco credentials by winning the much coveted Best ENVIRONMENTAL Award, for their Organic Babies range.

Judged by a panel of industry experts this year’s competition had 10 categories with four special categories. Organic Babies from Green People were also awarded ‘Highly Commended’ in the ‘Bath Time’ category. 

Green People’s top selling natural and organic baby range has just been re-launched with a fresh and exciting new look, this bright and stylish image update ensures the products appeal to the modern organic shopper. Alongside this new look comes the great news that the entire Organic Babies range is now Certified Organic, meaning you can trust Green People to offer only the best for baby.

The Organic Babies range contains 8 certified organic products ranging from £6.50-£8.95, travel sizes are also available.

 

October 2009
Practical Parenting

Green People reached the final stages of the Practical Parenting awards with our certified organic Baby Salve. 

We were up against many big well-known high street brands, so this was a great achievement for us. We're proud to be one of the few organic brands in this selection, proving that we are one of the market leaders in organic baby care.

September 2009
TIPS 'Innovative' Award

Winner of the TIPS 'Innovative' Award - product testing review
A multipurpose product, Organic Babies foaming cleanser provides an innovative alternative to baby wipes.

Backed up by over ten years of research its safe formulation is over 96% organic, suitable for vegetarians and certified by the Organic Food Federation. All products in the Organic Babies range are handmade in small batches using the most natural and organic ingredients. This makes them ideal for even the most sensitive skin types.

Ideal for hands, faces, and bottoms, the cleanser can be squirted directly onto the skin, used with a washable wipe or natural sponge. It is also great for cleaning highchairs, change-mats and toys.

Testers loved the light consistency of the foam which was easy to dispense even with one hand (very handy with a wriggly baby to deal with).

The even distribution of the foam avoids the need to use product in a concentrated form. Testers also liked the fact that the cleanser dried quickly leaving the skin lovely soft and moisturised.

The price tag is a little high, but a little does go a long way and with so many uses the Organic Babies foaming cleanser really is a handy addition to a baby bag. One Tester suggested using washable wipes with plain water to clean the nappy area and finishing off with a squirt of the foam.

Here are some of the Testers’ comments:

•    Knowing the ingredients were pure and free from harmful ingredients
•    It is effective without being harsh
•    Very easy to use with one hand because of the pump dispenser
•    Lovely! Soft, smooth dries quickly and leaves skin soft, no residue
•    It didn’t bother his skin and he is prone to nappy rash
•    I didn’t think it would work so well on nappy changes so I was very pleased
•    Me and my partner used it on our hands and found it very good
•    Far and away exceeded my expectations, am impressed with its cleansing powers!

The Green People Company is known for its green credentials and ethical trading – they donate 10% of their profits to ‘green’ issues.

All Testers agreed this is indeed a useful product for babies, toddlers and children. Its antibacterial properties give added peace of mind.

May 2009
Bizziebaby Award

Our Organic Soothe & Calm Baby Balm and Lavender Baby Wash has been awarded the Bizziebaby Silver award. Achieving a maximum of 90% from all reviewers.

We like this award as it is voted for by mums who test the products on their babies

Product Tested By Emily Vicary – Baby Grace 8 Months

Emily Awarded The Organic Babies Baby Wash Lavender 5/5

"Looks like a good quality product. It also left Grace’s skin noticeably cleaner and smelling lovely.  Worked really well and also no tears with this product at bath time.  When she came out of the bath her skin was lovely and soft and she smelt yummy!  Value for money – if I were to use it just for adding to the warm water then yes, as I did not need to put a lot in to get bubbles.  Really like this product and will certainly continue to use.  Also no skin irritations, soft and gentle on baby and no tears.  I have not used many organic products on my daughter partially due to the cost of them.  However, I was pleasantly surprised at how reasonable this was.  I will continue to use it as it is one of the first bath washes that has not irritated her sensitive skin.  Good quality, natural, effective and smells lovely."


Product Tested By Tracy Walsh – Baby Maddison 6 Months

Tracy Awarded The Green People Soothe & Calm Baby Balm 5/5

"Handy sized container, which makes it greet to throw into a travel bag.  It has a distinct chamomile smell to it – which some people may not like. The labeling was very clear, and easy to read. The description of the product was very appealing for use on baby's delicate skin.  The cream was very easily spread, although not much is needed as a little goes a long way. The cream rubbed into the skin well without excess rubbing.  Initially it felt oily, but quickly soaks in to leave a barrier effect which can be felt. We mainly used the   cream to prevent nappy rash, and has so far been very effective.  My daughter developed a slight rash or bites on the side of one hip, under the nappy tape.  I used the cream on this and the rash/bites disappeared in a couple of days, with no irritation to my daughter.   Perfect size to keep in your nappy bag, and ideal for home use. Definite value for money as a little cream goes a long way, so one pot will last for ages.   A cream that does what it says, as well as providing an effective skin barrier for baby's bottoms.  Also natural."

January 2009
Lifescape

Green People won three "Highly Commended" prizes at the Lifescape Beauty Awards 2008.

Lifescape say: "In our Awards we celebrate the brands we think really stand out in this arena and hope to leave you with a lasting reference point for the best ethical, natural, cruelty-free and effective beauty products."

Lavender Children's Sun Lotion SPF25 - Highly Commended

Green People's organic sun care products, which include our natural children's sun lotions, were highly commended in the "Best Sun Care" category at the Lifescape Awards 2008.

Also sharing the honours at the awards were Green People's Self Tan Lotion and Organic Homme Cool Down Moisturiser.

December 2008
TIPS

Green People’s Organic Babies range has won seven 2007 TIPS Awards, with four baby skin care products being ‘Highly Commended’ and another two being classed as being the ‘Best Eco Friendly’ product in their category.

The TIPS Awards are the brainchild of midwife Sharon Trotter, who has been working with breastfeeding mums for the past twenty years.  A published author of tips and advice on breastfeeding, she also has an interest in neonatal skincare and has done plenty of research on the subject.

Her 2007 study involved the wide-scale testing of 52 baby skin care products from 11 manufacturers, including Green People’s Organic Babies range.

The results for Green People were as follows:

Mum & Baby Moisturiser – Highly Commended
Baby Wash Lavender – Highly Commended
Soothe & Calm Baby Balm – Highly Commended
Baby Salve Lavender – Highly Commended
Baby Wash Chamomile – Commended
Spearmint Toothpaste – Best Eco Friendly Toothpaste
Mandarin Toothpaste – Best Eco Friendly Toothpaste

To read more about the 2007 TIPS Awards for baby skin care, please visit www.tipslimited.com

Mum & Baby Moisturiser Lavender - Highly Commended

"Manufactured using the finest natural ingredients, this range prides itself on being free from lanolin, parabens, SLS, SLES and artificial fragrances. This moisturiser was easy to apply, well absorbed and seemed to help soothe dry skin conditions. The Green People Company is ethically responsible with 10% of their profits being donated to ‘green’ issues"

Lavender Baby Wash and Shampoo - Highly Commended

"Testers found this wash easy to use, loved its delicate fragrance and even found a new use for it as a facial for mum! Manufactured using the safest ingredients by a company known for its ecological and ethical business credentials, this is a product well worth a try."

Nappy Cream Baby Balm - Highly Commended

"This organic nappy cream really works and is totally safe for the most delicate bottom. This lovely balm is a wonderful consistency and goes on easily. It treated red bottoms within a few applications. Green People pride themselves on being environmentally responsible and providing excellent information in line with the latest advice on safe skincare for babies."

Baby Salve - Highly Commended

"This organic nappy salve, like its partner ‘Soothe & calm baby balm’ was well liked by testers. Totally natural in origin this was easy to use with a lovely consistency. Green People are ethically responsible and environmentally conscious. This expertise is now backed up by more than 10 years of research into safe skincare."

Chamomile Baby Wash and Shampoo - Commended

"Universally praised by parent testers, this was easy to use, lathered well (without strong detergents) and was safe for even the most sensitive skin types. Manufactured using the safest ingredients by a company known for its ecological and ethical business credentials, this is a product well worth a try."

Children's Spearmint & Aloe Vera Toothpaste - Best Eco Friendly Toothpaste

"Like its sister product, the mandarin toothpaste, this is a great alternative to regular toothpastes and ideal for children to use. It comes with the expertise of an excellent company who are dedicated to safe and environmentally friendly products. This toothpaste is easy to use, tastes good and is free from fluoride and all foaming agents."

Children's Mandarin Toothpaste - Best Eco Friendly Toothpaste

"The packaging is informative but clever enough to catch a child’s attention. The two flavours in this range are not too sweet and the consistency, whilst not being too frothy, does coat the teeth well, leaving them clean and fresh.

As long as there is still debate over the safety of fluoride in domestic water supplies, it is great to have the option of using non-fluoride toothpastes for young children so there is no worry over swallowing too much product. A little goes a long way so the price is value for money."

December 2007
Mum & Working

Green People are the Testers’ Choice in Natural Products head-to-head.

Green People’s natural and organic Children’s Bath/Shower Wash in Lavender was selected for review by www.mumandworking.co.uk and came out tops as the testers favourite against Neal’s Yard and Maclaren.

The Mum & Working website regularly reviews products and services for both children and mothers. The reviewers look at all aspects of the product including its ease of use, packaging, suitability, effectiveness and value for money.

Children's Bath & Shower Gel - Lavender - Testers' Choice

One tester's comments included:

"The packaging is clear and informative, although it is plastic the recycling symbols are present and the product is very concentrated so the pack is smaller. Plastic is also safe to leave by the bath.

This is a very good product, it produced a good bath with enough bubbles for me to feel nostalgic and leaves my daughter clean and smelling gorgeous. The fragrance is lovely, clean and fresh but not too strong. It is concentrated and works, a little goes a long way and we have lots left at the end of the month.  I have previously bought a shampoo from Green People which lasted for 5 months!

It can be used as a bath product, shower gel and put onto a wash cloth and used like a liquid wash or soap. It dealt with any test my toddler threw at it this month; it removed biro and indelible marker, paint, food, a thick coat of vaseline, and glue. I would recommend it and will continue to buy it. It is a brilliant product that I wouldn't be without.

In terms for value for money it competes well because the product is concentrated and must be compared to buying over nearly a litre of bubble bath. I would recommend parents to try it."