SiO Skincare Blog

Combination skin can be characterized as having two or more different skin types on the face. Typically, the cheeks and eye area are dry and flaky, whereas the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin) is oily because there are more sebaceous (oil) glands in this area.

Dealing with acne on its own can be frustrating, but even more so as an adult because you’re also battling the aging process. Understanding how both acne and wrinkles impact the skin can help you make better lifestyle choices while crafting a properly balanced skincare routine to fight pimples and the signs of aging.

Between perpetual shine and pesky breakouts, oily skin can be challenging to take care of — but that means you’ll get fewer wrinkles, right? Not so fast. The reality is oily skin ages just the same as other skin types. However, it may have a smoother appearance and natural glow because of the amount of sebum (oil) produced.

The belief that dry skin causes wrinkles is nothing more than a myth. What’s true is that dry skin appears to be more wrinkled because it’s producing less oil than other skin types, so lines are more prominent.

Debunking common wrinkle myths!

A breakdown of how personal habits and cosmetics can impact your skin, ultimately contributing to wrinkles. Things like skin care, preventing sun damage, and making sure you take off makeup before you go to bed.

From vampire facials to microdermabrasion, a quick scroll-through on Instagram proves that professional skincare treatments are aplenty. One that’s recently made waves,and has piqued the interest of beauty aficionados and celebrities alike? Microneedling. The cosmetic procedure, which involves using fine needles to prick the skin, is touted for its collagen-stimulating, skin-rejuvenating benefits, as well as its ability to help improve the appearance of fine lines, acne scars, and other textural...

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....

A deep dive into what happens to our skin as we age, how wrinkles are caused by scarring and sun damage, as well as a few tips to prevent them such as wearing a moisturizer and SPF

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...

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...

  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....