Sumbody Blog
How Extreme Heat Affects Our Skin and Solutions to Combat Its Effects
As the climate continues to warm, extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and intense, posing significant challenges to our health. Among the most affected organs is our skin, which serves as the first line of defense against environmental factors. Understanding how extreme heat impacts our skin and what we can do to mitigate these effects is crucial for maintaining skin health during hot weather.
Fall In Love with Your Skin
Fall: The leaves start to change, and the air grows crisp. It’s a transitional time when we begin hunkering down, preparing for winter and the holiday season. So, what does...
The 7 Summer Fruits You Should Be Using Now
There is nothing like summer’s bountiful harvest to renew and rejuvenate both your skin and overall health. It seems so simple, but the healing properties of the season’s fruits are...
Summer Skin
The weather affects us in so many ways. When it shifts, so do our habits, often without us even realizing. The changing seasons also influences our mood, which influences what...
Let me tell you about the birds and the bees and the…
Birds, some of the most sensitive creatures react to toxic chemicals in their environment. They are particularly sensitive to airborne gas emissions—even in small dosages. Some of the toxins that affect them are things we expose ourselves to daily.
Detoxing with Activated Charcoal
My love for activated charcoal began in the 1990s while working with clients on movie sets. Their pores were congested from the layers of makeup, heat from artificial lighting, and...
Reflect Love: Letting Inner Beauty Shine
The month of February evokes thoughts of couples, roses, chocolate, date nights, and romance. We want to impress, spoil, and dote on loved ones. During this time, it’s important to...
Beat the Heat
Need to know: how heat effects your skinblog by Debbi Burnes Summer is here and record-breaking heat waves are already in full swing. We have cooling centers, air conditioning, light...
What Men Need to Know about their Skin
Men have been overlooked in the cosmetic industry, yet they are humans with skin problems like we all have. Over the past 10 years men’s grooming has taken a step...
The Cosmetic Industry’s Hidden Waste- How You Can Make a Difference
Excess waste, global warming, environmental impact and reducing toxic chemicals have become a point of awareness that is growing among the population. Unfortunately, the cosmetic industry has historically been one...
Is your skin properly hydrated? The impact may surprise you
We don’t hear a lot about hydration in relation to helping aging skin avoid wrinkles, fine lines, sagging and redness. When it comes to hydration, we associate dry skin with...
Rid your skin of 2020! Detox with Debbi
Detoxing is key to healthy, beautiful skin and pores are the gateway. When clogged and congested, it’s impossible for them to absorb nutrients and expel waste. This can aggravate existing issues, such as rosacea and acne. It can make oily skin oilier, dry skin drier, and can also accelerate aging through the breakdown of collagen cased by trapped, rancid oils.