The name YINA means harmony and beauty – a philosophy woven into every detail of the brand.
Founded by Angela Chau and Dr. Ervina Wu, both trained practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine, YINA was born from a shared desire to breathe new life into ancient wisdom. Drawing from centuries-old practices they studied and lived, the founders set out to reimagine TCM for the modern world – refined, accessible, and deeply intentional.
The result is a collection of sustainable skincare that bridges tradition and innovation, where time-honored beauty rituals meet contemporary elegance. Infused with evocative fragrances that transport the senses to East Asia, each formula is thoughtfully crafted to restore balance, both physical and emotional.
Yet YINA is more than skincare. It is a ritual, an experience, and an invitation to reconnect with yourself.
Meet the Founders
Ervina healed herself with Chinese Medicine during her cancer treatments. She received a scholarship from the Chinese government for her PhD in TCM and clinical training in autoimmune disease. She’s also a registered TCM dermatologist. Her passion for medicine and art made her a collaborator in product formulations, brand, and business development for YINA.
Angela’s journey to TCM started with a class in Medical Ethnobotany at UC Berkeley. This ignited her love of plant biology and spearheaded her pursuit of understanding Chinese medicinal plants, its history and use case in modern living. She has deep interests in understanding Chinese metaphysics and how it plays a role in healing. She heads YINA’s product development and operations. If you’ve ever tried YINA products, they are developed and created in California by Angela and the team.
Ervina Wu and Angela Chau Grey
Pictures and text (adapted) from YINA.
