SiO Skincare Blog

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...

Wrinkles on your face, neck, and chest are caused primarily by the breakdown of collagen and elastin in the lower layers of your skin. But external factors can also have a profound impact on your skin’s natural support structure. External factors such as sun exposure, the cosmetics you use, and how often you wash your face, neck, and chest can cause wrinkles in the top layer of your skin.But even...

Your skin cracks and creases as you age, and while it may be inevitable, it can be prevented to some degree. Your chest, neck, and face can be protected should you just know how to prevent wrinkles from forming in the first place. Fear not! SiO Beauty is here to equip you with 12 simple tips to protect your skin.

Imagine it. You wake up in the morning to smooth, irresistible skin. You see fewer fine lines and wrinkles in the mirror. And you finally manage to reduce the discoloration and pesky marks from acne scars, sun damage, or age spots. Ahh...that sounds kind of like a dream, doesn’t it? It might be more attainable than you think!If you want all of the above (and who doesn’t!), you’ve probably explored...

The skin is an amazing organ. It can stretch to allow movement. It can filter impurities from both the inside and the outside. It can heal itself. And it can constantly rebuild and rejuvenate itself. But as versatile as your skin is, sometimes it needs a bit of help to function properly. That’s where your daily habits and activities come in. With just a few small changes, your skin will...

Proper skin care isn’t something that should be left to chance. It requires daily attention and maintenance. It requires a routine. And, yes, this may seem like a drag, but the results can be young-looking, vibrant skin at any age. So what do you choose to put into your daily skincare routine and what do you leave out? This checklist shows you the essential practices that should be in everyone’s...

There are a few things that come to mind whenever Japan is mentioned: sushi, Mt. Fuji, and, of course, Geishas. These elegant performers are famed for their exquisite beauty, colorful robes, and the immaculate Geisha skin care regimen. If you’re looking to channel your inner Geisha, look no further! In this post, the beauty experts at SiO reveal the secrets to Geisha skin care and walk you through the perfect...

Unfortunately, elbows are not excluded from the aging process. Two tell-tale signs of aging are wrinkly elbows and loose skin. Some loose skin around your elbows is normal — or else you wouldn’t be able to bend them — but everyday life can make the condition worse and even lead to wrinkly elbows. For example, the constant friction from rubbing against things — clothes, your desk, kitchen counters — causes...