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Deb's Skincare Routine
Pore Purger Cleanser at nightThis is something I usually maintain in my skin care routine to keep my pores clean. Clean pores are a gateway to healthy skin. Right now...
Ever-Changing Epidermis: How Life During a Pandemic Affects Skin
Our lifestyles during the pandemic are creating a host of new skin issues. Many of us are eating differently, under stress, not getting enough fresh air, feeling depressed, exercising less, and lacking intimacy, all of which can be detrimental to skin causing everything from breakouts, excessive oiliness or dryness, signs of aging, redness, or a combination.
Myths and Tips for Dehydrated Skin
Life is all about balance. And skin health is no exception. To maintain moisture and stay hydrated, skin needs healthy levels of both water and oil. Can’t get enough lotions, creams, and...
Ten Simple Rules To Live By: Choosing Non-Toxic Skin Care Made Easy
Paper or plastic? This simple question at the check out used to leave me paralyzed. Of course, now that we can bring our own bags, that debate is over. However, similar questions are just starting to come to light in the personal care/cosmetic industry. What should you avoid? What is toxic? How does it affect your heal
Sumbody’s Favorite Organic Face Masks for Fall
As we settle into fall and the trees exfoliate their summer leaves, similarly, we should prepare our skin through exfoliation and hydration. Sumbody’s organic face masks have the power to transform us and magnify what is already within.
Want to detox your skincare routine? Start with this ingredient.
Are plastics in skin care killing your healthy glow? It’s quite possible. Countless cosmetics are filled with chemicals known as “cones,” such as dimethicone or silicone. While cones aren’t the worst health offenders, they’re a nightmare for skin. They seal off pores, preventing your skin from breathing and functioning properly. Think of it like putting a sheet of plastic wrap over your face: suffocating! The cones trap skin’s oils, along with dirt and pollution, leading to clogged pores. They take skin congestion to the next level of dysfunction by making it much harder to clear and clean.
Fall in love with the new Sumbody!
Change is literally in the air. Summer fades to fall, the weather cools, vacations are over, school is back in session, routines are renewing, and things are calming down.
Goat Milk
Goat milk has been used in skincare and beauty for centuries. But what makes this ingredient such a skin-loving wonder? Here are some reasons why: It’s loaded with alpha hydroxy acids, like lactic acid, that gently cleanse, exfoliate, and soften skin while stimulating cell renewal and balancing pH levels.
Detoxifying Skincare – Is My Skincare Really Toxic?
The world is hard enough to migrate without adding, “toxic skincare” to the list of concerns. We teach our children to trust their teachers, doctors while shying away from people they do not know. It is a complicated message to have both trust and skepticism and know where and when to draw the line.
Hydration Matters – 14 days to Perfectly Hydrated Skin
Dehydration increases the signs of aging, breaks down collagen, robs skin of vital nutrients, and reduces elasticity. Dehydration is a skin issue that affects up to 96% of our population. People often associate oil with hydrated skin, but this is only half of the issue. Your skin may be oily but still lack hydration from water, which affects its health and appearance.
Travel Tips for Perfect Skin
New adventures, visiting friends and family, relaxing self-care, retreats. Vacations are healing for our soul, bring us joy, and lift our spirits. While we all love to get away and indulge, travel can be harsh on skin because we often eat different foods, exercise less, or let other healthy routines slip. Give your skin an extra boost this summer with these travel tips. Here’s what you need to know for healthy skin head-to-toe, wherever you go.