SiO Skincare Blog

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...

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...

Everyone knows that the older you get, the more wrinkles start to creep up on your face. But is it just us, or did nobody warn you that your chest would crinkle like a sheet of discarded tissue paper just as soon as—or even faster than—your face? What gives? If you’re like us, you’re spending more than your fair share of time and money on a solid facial regimen… and...

If you follow beauty blogs and magazines even peripherally, you probably feel like there’s a new skincare step in the spotlight every couple of months. (Where in the alphabet are we with the BB creams now?) Suffice to say, cleansing and moisturizing are a no brainer—but amid all the noise, there’s one other crucial step when it comes to achieving a radiant complexion: the face serum. Serums are touted as...

Ahh...you made it to the weekend and you’re treating yourself to a relaxing facial. Time to whisk away your worries and the stress of the week — if only it were as easy to do away with the signs of aging! It seems like every time you turn around, there’s a new product or treatment claiming to take years off your face. If you’ve had a facial recently, you may...

Ahh, how wonderful it would be to have youthful, silky-smooth skin again! If you wake up in the morning and see wrinkles and loose skin that weren’t there before, you’re noticing the signs of something that happens to 100% of women: aging. Maybe one day scientists will find a way to turn back time or bottle up the fountain of youth. But until then, we’ve got your back. Fortunately, there...

When it comes to face masks, you’re probably thinking that they’re just for women. But think again. Your skin is the largest organ in your body — whether you’re a man or a woman — so shouldn’t you take care of it? Face masks are an easy way to care for your skin during your weekly grooming routine. Take a look at this article by SiO’s skin care experts for...

You know the story: Wintertime rolls around with all its fuzzy sweaters, cozy snow days, warm drinks and…dry skin around your nose. Yep, winter brings cold, dry weather, which can lead to that flaky, irritated skin around your nose. Even if you follow all the rules of skin care — you take all the right supplements, use the right kind of face mask, and use SiO Beauty patches every night...