SiO Skincare Blog

What if we told you that there was a way to get smoother skin, but that it would require rubbing a brush that has firm, stiff bristles onto your face and body? Sounds crazy but cue dry brushing, one of the beauty industry’s most sought-after treatments whose devotees swear by. But first, a little history lesson.  Dry brushing is a centuries-old practice that’s been used in ancient Ayurveda (where it’s...

Fact: Acne affects up to 50 million people in America. That means that while you may feel be struggling with finding ways to combat it, you’re definitely not alone on your quest for smooth, picture-perfect skin. That said, whether it pops up on your forehead or your back, acne is one of those skincare woes that makes you wonder if you’ve traveled back in time to your prepubescent self. Adult...

Between soap brows and facial yoga, we’ve seen our fair share of viral beauty trends. But the latest buzzy skincare tool to have caught the attention of Instagrammers and skincare pros alike is actually a centuries-old Chinese practice that us beauty buffs are just catching wind of. Enter the Gua Sha tool: a flat, smooth, and undeniably eye-catching gemstone that poses a slew of skin-loving benefits when massaged onto the...

Whether you’re working as a frontline health care worker or stepping out for a strategically planned grocery run, by now we’ve all come to accept face masks as part of our daily lives. But while the CDC has deemed face masks a crucial part in slowing down the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, that doesn’t mean that wearing one doesn’t come without its own set of side effects. Enter skin...

Sometimes, men’s wrinkles can make a guy look mature and distinguished. Exhibit A: George Clooney. But if too many wrinkles appear, you can start to look like you’re over the hill.So what can be done about men’s wrinkles? Fortunately, there are plenty of steps you can take to solve the wrinkle problem. In this post, the experts at SiO will explain what causes men’s wrinkles and then reveal 10 tips...

The wellness world has long touted massage as a way to relax the nerves, improve circulation, and tone the body. But if that’s all true, then shouldn’t the face be benefitting too, instead of getting banished to a little hole at the top of the massage table? We happen to think so—and many ancient cultures throughout history have agreed that facial massage is an integral addition to a healthy skincare...

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...

Let’s be real: the days of it being OK for men to not care about how they look are long gone. If we learned anything from the lumbersexual movement, it’s that beauty and fashion aren’t only for women anymore. And skin care for men is just as important as skin care for women.But not all men are quick to take skin care seriously. If you’re trying to get your guy...

Whether it’s a Zoom date, a WhatsApp family reunion, a Houseparty girls’ night, or a Google Hangouts meeting, chances are your new “work uniform” isn’t going to cut it. A couple of months into the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re sort of getting used to never leaving the house -- and it shows! But scrambling to throw your hair in a bun and change out of your robe within the timespan of...

It’s nothing new. Chances are you’ve known about exfoliating since the first day you opened up a Seventeen Magazine way back when. But things have changed a lot over the years. For one, the ubiquitous micro-bead scrubs we once knew and loved have been ​banned​ since 2015. And for another, the apricot pit and walnut shell scrubs we used to swear by are now wildly controversial (look no further than...

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...