SiO Skincare Blog

Cucumbers have long been a staple of every healthy salad for the simple reasons that they’re delicious and good for you. But you don’t have to eat cucumbers all day to get the wrinkle-fighting, skin-smoothing benefits that they have to offer. Just placing raw cucumber on your skin, or mixing it with other ingredients to create a cucumber face mask, can yield some excellent results. But how, exactly, can you...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Fighting wrinkles doesn’t have to be just a daytime job. You can fight wrinkles all night long by adding an overnight face mask to your beauty routine. Overnight face masks contain vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that promote collagen growth and fight free radicals. These face masks also keep skin hydrated, heal existing wrinkles, and prevent the formation of fine lines. To help you treat wrinkles while you sleep, we’ve compiled...

When you’re doing all you can to fight wrinkles, it’s very easy to put other concerns like oily skin and acne on the back burner. But these common issues don’t have to be overlooked. You can actually fight wrinkles and prevent acne—along with a whole host of other skin concerns—all at the same time. “How is this possible?” you ask. Through the power of the coconut oil face mask. Coconut...

Wrinkle creams are a great way to fight the signs of aging caused by sun damage, free radicals in the body, and pollutants in the air. They leave your skin with a radiant glow and are much less invasive than fillers and injections. While, wrinkle creams may not be as effective as skin pads, but they can be a helpful supplement.