Sumbody Blog

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.

Lately there has been a huge amount movement to reduce waste and cosmetic packaging, with a focus on eliminating plastics and using recycled cardboard. This sounds so fantastic and so...

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...

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...

What is it about October that is so special beyond the changing weather and fall foliage…? It is a time to reflect, remember and reeducate ourselves on the facts of breast cancer. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Most everyone has been touched in some way by this disease, just look at the stats:

The change of seasons affects us in so many ways, big and small. As the long, hot days of summer will give way to autumn, we return to routine schedules, shorter days, and more time spent indoors. The cooler winds bring with it a period of calm before the holiday storm, giving us the chance to restore balance. Autumn allows us to “fall into” ourselves, taking the time to regroup, refresh, and restore in mind, body, and spirit.

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...

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...

Menopause is one of the “female-only” phases that society largely tucks away, so the symptoms are not widely talked about. It’s well past time to undo the taboo of talking...

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...

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...

Making your own products at home is not only economical, fun, and simple, but it is also the safest, healthiest, and greenest choice of all. In our already busy lives...