SiO Skincare Blog

When it comes to men’s grooming, there’s a fine line between a regimen that will leave you looking like a total caveman…and another that will leave you looking like a member of a boy band. That’s probably because a lot of guys don’t know basic grooming guidelines and feel too awkward to openly ask for advice. Then there are the more nitty-gritty aspects of men’s grooming, including a few you’ve...

You've probably heard about Botox, but how much do you know about frotox? Skin aging might be inevitable, but even if we can’t freeze time, it turns out we can freeze signs of aging with a little help from cryotherapy. Cryotherapy (or cold therapy, as it's sometimes called) has been used for years within the medical field to reduce swelling, encourage circulation, and promote healing. It just so happens that...

Your skincare routine may start with a cleanser and end with a moisturizer, but what happens in the middle of those two very crucial steps is just as important. One in-between step many beauty buffs turn to for its face-sculpting benefits is face rolling. You may have heard of the celebrity-backed step through a barrage of viral TikTok videos, or maybe you've heard your esthetician rave about its depuffing results....

What if we told you that you could make your skin appear younger with the flick of a switch? Or that you could kick acne scars, uneven skin texture, and enlarged pores to the curb, all with just a beam of light? Cue red light therapy (or RLT), a treatment that‘s joined the ranks of vampire facials, magnetic face masks, and other Insta-worthy dermatology breakthroughs in recent years. While LED...

  What is natural beauty? Some people might say it’s that no-makeup-makeup look done just right. Or that perfect glow you get when you leave your facial appointment. Natural beauty can mean looking good au naturale, sure. But sometimes, it’s as plain and simple as loving the skin you’re in.   Look Good, Feel Good The way we look on the outside tends to reflect what’s happening on the inside....

What if we told you that there was a way to get smoother skin, but that it would require rubbing a brush that has firm, stiff bristles onto your face and body? Sounds crazy but cue dry brushing, one of the beauty industry’s most sought-after treatments whose devotees swear by. But first, a little history lesson.  Dry brushing is a centuries-old practice that’s been used in ancient Ayurveda (where it’s...

Fact: Acne affects up to 50 million people in America. That means that while you may feel be struggling with finding ways to combat it, you’re definitely not alone on your quest for smooth, picture-perfect skin. That said, whether it pops up on your forehead or your back, acne is one of those skincare woes that makes you wonder if you’ve traveled back in time to your prepubescent self. Adult...

Between soap brows and facial yoga, we’ve seen our fair share of viral beauty trends. But the latest buzzy skincare tool to have caught the attention of Instagrammers and skincare pros alike is actually a centuries-old Chinese practice that us beauty buffs are just catching wind of. Enter the Gua Sha tool: a flat, smooth, and undeniably eye-catching gemstone that poses a slew of skin-loving benefits when massaged onto the...

Whether you’re working as a frontline health care worker or stepping out for a strategically planned grocery run, by now we’ve all come to accept face masks as part of our daily lives. But while the CDC has deemed face masks a crucial part in slowing down the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, that doesn’t mean that wearing one doesn’t come without its own set of side effects. Enter skin...

Let’s be real: the days of it being OK for men to not care about how they look are long gone. If we learned anything from the lumbersexual movement, it’s that beauty and fashion aren’t only for women anymore. And skin care for men is just as important as skin care for women.But not all men are quick to take skin care seriously. If you’re trying to get your guy...

Whether it’s a Zoom date, a WhatsApp family reunion, a Houseparty girls’ night, or a Google Hangouts meeting, chances are your new “work uniform” isn’t going to cut it. A couple of months into the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re sort of getting used to never leaving the house -- and it shows! But scrambling to throw your hair in a bun and change out of your robe within the timespan of...

It’s some kind of cruel joke that the universe likes to play on us. You can’t sleep the night before something important, which only exacerbates the fact that you woke up with eyes puffier than cotton candy on a windy day. And if that wasn’t rough enough, we’re in a constant battle with the hands of time because aging only enhances the bags. It’s okay! Eye puffiness happens to the...