SiO Skincare Blog

The 10 Best Supplements For Beautiful Skin

We all want the same things in life: a successful career, a loving partner—and beautiful skin. As we grow older, the first two things might seem easier to maintain than the last. That’s because as you age many things change including the proteins in your skin that break down over time. This causes wrinkles and makes it more difficult to keep your skin smooth, youthful and radiant.So what’s the best way...

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Cryo Facials: Everything You Need To Know

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...

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How to Get Rid of Blackheads

If there’s one skin ailment that knows no bounds, it’s blackheads. They don’t discriminate against skin type, they’re stubborn to fix, and they tend to multiply if treated incorrectly. While they won’t necessarily wreck your foundation application, they can put a damper on no-makeup makeup days and generally contribute to an uneven complexion. Not to mention, because they’re so tempting to squeeze out, they can also lead to scarring on...

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How to Hydrate Skin Overnight

Next to breakouts, dry skin is perhaps one of the most daunting skin issues to battle with—not just because of the discomfort it brings along with it (ahem, flaky patches and texture), but also because it can wreack havoc on the way your makeup applies. While slathering on a daily SPF moisturizer is essential for sun protection and short-term moisture, your nighttime skin-care routine is where the real magic happens....

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How to Get Rid of Clogged Pores

For many people, the only thing more tiresome than dealing with an oil-slicked T-Zone is a clogged pore. Not only can this common skincare woe result in blackheads and whiteheads overstaying their welcome on your face, but when pores are clogged they can appear enlarged (and we all know how that comes into play when the goal is a smooth complexion). Thankfully, there are steps you can take and skincare...

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What Causes Oily Skin?

Oily skin can feel like a double-edged sword. On one hand, it’s said to resist wrinkles more than its dry skin counterpart, but on the flip side, it can wreak havoc on your day-to-day life (think: an oil-slicked T-zone by noon). What’s more, an oily face can serve as the cornerstone for other skin issues to surface like blackheads, clogged pores, and acne. If your slew of mattifying products and...

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Maskne: How to Address Acne From Wearing a Face Mask

Since the CDC announced that face-coverings prevent the spread of COVID-19, the face mask has become pretty ubiquitous, from the aisles of your neighborhood grocery store to the ads on your Instagram feed. As soon as top fashion brands got in on it, we quickly began to see how masks might become the world’s healthiest “trend.” What most of us didn’t see coming, though, are the not-so-nice sides of wearing...

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8 Ways to Avoid Dry Hands

Health officials and the CDC have encouraged us to wash our hands as often as humanly possible in order to limit the spread of COVID-19. Now, while this is proving a crucial, life-saving defense, frequent washing can lead to dry, cracked hands in the long run. Frustrating, yes, but it’s actually a good thing! It means people are doing their part to flatten the curve. So, although over-washing your hands can certainly...

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Dry Flaky Skin on Your Face? Main Causes and How to Fix It

Let’s just go ahead and face it: we all get dry, flaky skin sometimes. It’s harder to avoid than that chocolate walnut brownie that’s been shooting you sultry looks from within the glass case at your local coffee shop. Maybe your knees and elbows are getting scaly, or maybe you’ve got dry facial skin. Whatever the case may be, we’ve all had to deal with dry, flaky skin before. While everyone can relate to this...

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What Causes Crepey Skin And How To Fix It

Crepey skin got you down? You’re not alone. Loose, puckered skin has a number of different causes, but if one thing’s for sure, time is not on our side! True, it’s a common side effect of aging, but that doesn’t have to mean it’s beyond our control. There are plenty of options for tackling crepey skin, both in and out of the dermatologist’s office. What Is Crepey Skin? Crepey skin...

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What’s The Difference Between Hydrating vs. Moisturizing

Can you picture it: that smooth, hydrated, gorgeous skin you’ve always dreamed of? If that seems out of reach and you’re dealing with dry skin — or if you’re unsure of the difference between hydrating vs. moisturizing — you’re in the right place. So what exactly is the difference between hydrating vs. moisturizing? We think you’ll be interested in the answer because it’ll help you achieve the glamorous, dewy skin...

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Sallow Skin: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, And Remedies

Naturally, you’re concerned about aging and the effects it has on your skin. Wrinkles, sun spots, dry skin, dark under-eye circles, and loss of firmness are just a few signs of aging. But there’s good news if you’re struggling with dull, sallow skin. Sallow skin is not a direct result of aging, making it easily correctable. So don’t let your dull skin get you down. Vibrant, healthy skin is right...

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