SiO Skincare Blog

Face masks are one of our favorite skin care practices. We’re especially fond of the professional facial, but they’re so expensive that it can be difficult to afford more than 1 or 2 per year. In between those trips to the spa, we rely on store-bought face masks like the trendy Korean face mask or the charcoal face mask that has spawned so many funny (and painful-to-watch) videos on social media these days. Yes, you...

Most of us grew up knowing about the nutritional benefits of yogurt. You’ve probably even incorporated it into your diet through smoothies or fruit-laden afternoon snacks. And that’s great, but did you know yogurt can also be applied topically as part of a skin care routine to help you find the youthful skin you’ve been searching for? It’s true! In this article, SiO Beauty’s skin care experts will tell you all about what makes yogurt...

We love getting a professional facial especially at spas where you can soak in the steam room and relax.. Maybe indulge in a gentle facial massage afterwards. We love it all! For us, it’s a decadent experience—a little bit of “me first” in a decidedly “after you” world. As much as we enjoy getting a professional facial, we have to admit that they can be expensive. The average facial is upwards of $100...

Let's face it, we care about our faces. The delicate skin on our faces has always been the first to feel the effects of time. Even the Venus de Milo shows signs of aging, and she's a statue! And when those wrinkles start to appear, and things that used to be taught and tight start to sag and drag, our gut reaction is that it really ought to be fixed. Now....

The aloe vera plant may not be much to look at, and its spines may be downright threatening, but it’s not what’s on the outside that counts… it’s what’s on the inside. The aloe plant’s fleshy leaves contain a gel that is packed with nutrients, active enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. It’s no wonder that aloe vera gel has been used for thousands of years to treat a wide...

Like the Korean face mask, the charcoal face mask is making its rounds through social media. It’s growing in popularity as the new, go-to solution for all your skin woes. Simply apply the mask to your face, wait for it to harden, then peel it off for 100% smoother, more radiant skin. But the realities of this product are actually closer to 10% healthy skin, 45% skin damage, and 45% pain...

Korean face masks are everywhere these days—from Facebook to Instagram to everything in between. Social media and the beauty world in general are all abuzz about the benefits that these sheet masks have to offer. But do you know the real reason behind the results everyone is enjoying? The answer might surprise you. In this article, SiO experts will show you: What Korean face masks are What Korean faces masks do What...

Do-it-yourself face masks are all the rage right now, and we completely understand why. They take common household foods like avocado and coconut oil and transform them from tasty snacks to skin care powerhouse regimens. One of these common household items is gelatin. Mixed with other easy-to-find ingredients, the gelatin face mask can be used much the same as a Korean face mask or a charcoal face mask to lend a softer, younger appearance to your face,...

In a perfect world, wrinkles would be a thing of the past and we would all have flawless skin. But this world is far from perfect, and wrinkles are a thing we all have to deal with at some point in our lives. That’s why wrinkle treatments are so important: they help heal existing wrinkles and prevent new ones from forming. They’re a small step towards the flawlessly smooth skin we all hope for. So...

Did you know that you can make your own beauty face masks at home using ingredients found in your kitchen? Not only is it fun to make homemade face masks but they can help protect against inflammation, the accumulation of dead skin cells, wrinkles and free radicals. Best of all, if you use the right ingredients, your skin will look just as smooth, soft and young as if you had...

There are only a handful of foods that can improve your skin regardless of whether you eat them or apply them directly. Avocado is one of them and our personal favorite. Whether you slice it up and put it on your salad or apply it on your face as an avocado face mask, this fabulous fruit can work wonders. Avocado is particularly potent when used topically because the healthy ingredients...

Do you remember the apricot drugstore scrub of your youth? You probably picked it up after a friend recommended it to you. It may have been your first real skin care purchase. You would scrub away at your face until your skin was raw and baby smooth, albeit bright red afterwards. Exfoliation has come a long way since those days. However, it’s still one of the most important steps in...