SiO Skincare Blog

Until recently, my seemingly thorough nighttime skincare routine actually lacked a crucial step. Before bed, I would clean my face with a foaming wash followed by micellar water, apply a vitamin C serum, and finish with a light moisturizer.  A few times a week, I added an extra step or two — a glycolic peel or a clay mask — but the skin under my eyes rarely received any special...

Over the last few years, the Western world has become fascinated with everything Korean. From kimchi and bibimbap to K-pop and K-beauty, Korean culture is taking the world by storm. Korean skin care, especially, is all the rage right now—and for good reason. Following a Korean skin care regimen is the secret to beautiful, younger-looking skin. Korean skin care is so much more than just a fad—it’s a legit beauty...

Over the last few years, Korean beauty practices have been all the rage in the Western beauty world. Less popular—but equally effective—are the beauty habits of Korea’s East Asian neighbor, Japan. But now, Japanese skin care routines are starting to steal the limelight and get some of the recognition they deserve!You might not be familiar with Japanese skin care. No worries! That’s what the beauty experts at SiO are here...

SiO stands by everything it provides to its customers, and that includes the “Before” and “After” images. Because SiO is focused on real women, experiencing real results, we do not retouch our  “Before” or “After” images. We want you to be able to have accurate expectations and to experience the real difference our customers swear by.

All-natural facial masks are not a new phenomenon. Turmeric face masks, however, are a recent addition to the cast and are taking the beauty world by storm! Skin care experts can’t stop raving about them. And we totally agree—the right turmeric face mask can provide serious benefits for your skin. In this post, the beauty experts at SiO will explain the health benefits of turmeric. Then, we’ll show you exactly...

OK, so first the good news: you managed to survive your 20’s. Congrats! It wasn’t exactly easy, but you pulled it off. The bad news? Now you’ve got to worry about getting through your 30’s. And being in your 30’s means that you’ll probably be dealing with hormonal swings, babies, and more stress than ever before. But wait, it gets worse. With your growth hormones slowing down, your skin won’t...

Natural Facelifts It’s easy to look in the mirror and see only “problem areas” and fine lines.  Gravity, aging, poor habits, and sun exposure can all lead to skin damage, whether we like or not.  Is saggy skin making you feel sad? There’s no need to get down about it when there’s plenty of ways to lift your mood and your face.

Yeah, you’re busy these days...we are too. From dawn to dusk it seems like you’re on the go. Between work, family, friends, and getting to your yoga class on time, it’s seems like there’s no time left over for anything else let alone a good skin care routine. But can you carve out twenty minutes here or there? Believe it or not, that’s all it takes to fight wrinkles, moisturize,...

Face masks are all the rage right now. And for good reason: they do work. But there are just so many options to choose from. You’ve got Korean face masks, charcoal face masks, gelatin face masks, avocado face masks, coconut oil face masks, do-it-yourself face masks...the list literally goes on and on. How is a skin-conscious person to choose? Then there’s the question, “Which face mask is right for my...

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...