SiO Skincare Blog

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...

Korean face masks are everywhere these days—from Facebook to Instagram to everything in between. Social media and the beauty world in general are all abuzz about the benefits that these sheet masks have to offer. But do you know the real reason behind the results everyone is enjoying? The answer might surprise you. In this article, SiO experts will show you: What Korean face masks are What Korean faces masks do What...

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...

Smooth, youthful-looking skin is something we all strive for. Wrinkles can get in the way of that goal. They make us look older than we are. They make us feel self-conscious about our appearance. And they make us feel unattractive. But wrinkles don’t have to be accepted as inevitable. There are ways to repair existing wrinkles and to prevent new wrinkles from forming. This article will help you understand what...

Wrinkles on the face, neck, and chest can be caused by a number of different factors. Chief amongst those factors are age, gravity, sun exposure, and diet. Your chest is particularly susceptible to wrinkling because of the thinness of the skin in that area. But just because the skin of your décolleté is prone to wrinkling doesn’t mean that wrinkles are inevitable. A number of treatments are available to help...

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.