A Guide to Ancient Beauty Rituals for the Modern Wellness Consumer

As the digital sphere extends its reach into daily life, testing our ability to remain attuned to the present moment, there’s a comfort in connecting with the rituals of the past. “We cannot operate like robots, 24/7, nonstop,” says Angela Chau, an ethnobotanist and licensed acupuncturist who cofounded the skin-care brand Yina, inspired by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). “We have all these central perceptions, like our eyes, our touch, our smell. We have an amazing capacity, so it’s really about tapping into being human again.” Growing up in New York City, Chau fondly remembers a broken spare refrigerator in her… Read Full Article