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.

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.

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

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....

There’s no shame in getting a little older. It happens to everyone. But developing men’s eye wrinkles doesn’t have to be an inevitable part of aging! There are plenty of simple, effective steps you can take to treat and care for eye wrinkles.   In this post, the experts at SiO will explain the three main causes of men’s eye wrinkles and then provide nine easy tips for getting rid...

Wrinkles not your thing, but Botox isn’t either? We hear you. Fortunately, it’s far from the only choice out there. The hard part is wading through the many lotions, potions, and miracle workers on the market that are touted as Botox backups. What’s real, and what’s too good to be true? We’ve rounded up eight expert-approved, science-backed alternatives to Botox below. And although there are plenty of other wrinkle-busting injectable...

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...