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What is the role of herbs and adaptogens in YINA skincare?

Herbs and adaptogens are the heart of YINA’s skincare philosophy, rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and its emphasis on balance and vitality. Rather than targeting the skin in isolation, YINA uses botanicals to support the skin as a living system that responds to stress, environment, and time.

Adaptogens such as cordyceps, ginseng, schisandra, and reishi are traditionally used to help the body and skin adapt to physical and environmental stressors, supporting resilience and equilibrium.

Paired with calming and restorative herbs such as lotus, centella, skullcap, and snow mushroom, these formulas help soothe, hydrate, and encourage skin that looks calm, supple, and well-nourished.

What types of botanicals are commonly used in YINA formulas?

YINA formulas feature a thoughtful blend of time-honored TCM botanicals, antioxidant-rich plants, and skin-soothing extracts chosen for both their traditional use and modern relevance. You’ll often find ingredients like white tea, camellia, rose geranium, and goji, which help protect against oxidative stress and support skin clarity.

The brand also incorporates deeply nourishing and restorative botanicals, such as gotu kola, mulberry, pomegranate, raspberry, and snow mushroom, to promote hydration, improve the appearance of tone and texture, and support a balanced skin environment. Each formula is carefully composed to work synergistically, creating skincare that feels both grounding and quietly transformative.

How do YINA LUMIDROPS collagen gummies support skin health?

YINA LUMIDROPS are an ingestible extension of the brand’s holistic skincare philosophy, designed to support skin health from within. Made exclusively for Beauty Heroes, these gummies combine collagen and vitamin C with Traditional Chinese Medicine herbs including he shou wu, schisandra, Chinese angelica, peony root, and other supportive botanicals.

This unique blend is formulated to help support skin hydration, elasticity, and radiance, while also benefiting hair and nails. Thoughtfully developed over two years by YINA co-founders and experienced TCM practitioners Ervina Wu and Angela Chau Gray, LUMIDROPS deliver a consistent, low-sugar, and genuinely enjoyable way to integrate herbal support into a daily ritual focused on graceful aging.

Why does Beauty Heroes consider YINA a hero brand in holistic skincare?

Beauty Heroes considers YINA a hero brand because it exemplifies a truly holistic approach to skin health. By seamlessly blending Traditional Chinese Medicine wisdom with modern formulation and rigorous ingredient standards, YINA addresses both the external and internal factors that influence skin.

The brand’s commitment to topical skincare, ingestible wellness, and intentional formulation reflects a deeper understanding of skin as part of a larger system. This integrative philosophy aligns closely with Beauty Heroes’ belief that long-term skin health is best supported through thoughtful, whole-body care.

What’s the YIN Recovery Lip Treatment?

YINA’s Recovery Lip Treatment is a deeply nourishing, cushiony treatment designed to comfort and restore dry, stressed lips. Formulated with TCM botanicals like ginseng and schisandra berries, along with peptides, shea butter, and ophiopogon, it delivers lasting hydration while helping lips feel smoother and more supple.

The texture is silky and plush without any stickiness, making it versatile enough to wear alone for a soft sheen, layer over lipstick for added shine, or apply generously as an overnight lip mask. Like all YINA products, it’s a small ritual with outsized care, designed to support both comfort and beauty.