An abundance of qi that radiates from your eyes and skin. It\u2019s feeling comfortable in your own skin and making those around you feel comfortable as well. I also equate beauty to health. If my body is healthy, I consider that beautiful.<\/p>\n
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What\u2019s your earliest beauty-related memory?<\/strong><\/p>\n Summers in Hong Kong<\/a>. My Mother gave me bird\u2019s nest soup in order to ensure I would be \u2018beautiful\u2019. Even then, it was treating the interior to influence the exterior.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Who was your earliest beauty influence?<\/strong><\/p>\n My Aunt in Hong Kong. She was quite fragile, had simple hair \u2013 long, dark \u2013 and never wore makeup. She would tell me, \u201cNever modify your appearance\u201d. She was quite wealthy and had an air of grace I\u2019d never seen before.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Do you remember the first time you felt beautiful?<\/strong><\/p>\n I grew up in a very white suburb of Denver, Colorado. I went to prom dressed in my Mother\u2019s custom cheong sam and it fit me perfectly. The school cheerleaders said I looked amazing. Unfortunately, as a teen, I relied a bit on external opinion for self-worth, but I have to say, that night I felt seen.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Do you think energy is a part of beauty?<\/strong><\/p>\n Energy is an essential part of beauty. How many times have you talked to someone who is objectively beautiful, but they had no substance or seemed flat? It isn\u2019t enough to appear beautiful; one needs to glow from within \u2013 this is shared with those around you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n How do you feel about growing old?<\/strong><\/p>\n I like it. I have more wisdom, feel more comfortable with who I am, and have a greater sense of self. It isn\u2019t always easy on a physical level \u2013 there are some discomforts \u2013 but one has to work at maintaining one\u2019s health.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n How do you feel about cosmetic procedures that interfere with natural ageing?<\/strong><\/p>\n I understand why people do it and know it\u2019s hard to resist because identity and work can depend on aesthetics. That being said, I think it\u2019s a pity to cut through meridians and mess with the lymphatic system in order to appear a certain way. Plus, I think there are more natural ways to maintain a youthful appearance. I\u2019m fearful of the slippery slope of certain procedures and think people are simply trying to create a new persona instead of accepting who they are.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n How has your relationship with your reflection changed over the years?<\/strong><\/p>\n I had an operation for scoliosis when I was 14, so my reflection was always a work in progress. Now I glance in the mirror less frequently, and honestly, when I look too closely, I get overly critical of myself.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I\u2019m curious to know if having a child influenced this?<\/strong><\/p>\n Having my daughter at 41 definitely modified my relationship with my reflection. My body changed a lot and didn\u2019t necessarily bounce back. But having a child encouraged me to focus outside of myself.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What do you feel is your most beautiful feature?<\/strong><\/p>\n My smile, and I have long arms and legs.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What\u2019s one beauty lesson you wish you could tell your younger self?<\/strong><\/p>\n Don\u2019t squeeze your blackheads.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Do you have a beauty icon?<\/strong><\/p>\n I don\u2019t have a beauty icon. I tend to admire my older clients and how they have chosen to gracefully age and enjoy their lives.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What catches your attention when you look at someone you think is beautiful?<\/strong><\/p>\n Their skin. If it\u2019s glowing and healthy, I see it right away. I also watch how they communicate with people and if they smile sincerely.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What kind of beauty look do you feel the most comfortable in?<\/strong><\/p>\n A bit of a tan and smooth, hydrated skin.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n What makes you look and feel glamorous?<\/strong><\/p>\n I don\u2019t really go out much, but if I do, I prefer black leather pants, a black top and comfortable flats<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What is the first thing you do when you wake up?<\/strong><\/p>\n I use a copper tongue cleaner and brush my teeth.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n And the last thing you do before bed?<\/strong><\/p>\n I use the LYMA Laser<\/a> and then the TheraFace Depuffing Wand<\/a> on my face.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Do you need much sleep?<\/strong><\/p>\n I function better with 7\u20138 hours. I used to think I needed less, but I was grumpy and less disciplined.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Can you tell me your top five skincare products?<\/strong><\/p>\n LILFOX Flower Goo<\/a>, OMAD Bio Cellulose Restore & Repair Serum Mask<\/a>, Janine Knizia Taffy Cr\u00e8me<\/a>, Jordan Samuel Skin\u2019s The After Show Treatment Cleanser<\/a> and B\u00c9LA GUSTA Cerate of Immortelle Ancestral Balm<\/a>. The founder of the latter is also an energy worker, and I feel her sincerity in her products.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What about hair care?<\/strong><\/p>\n I use products from my hair doctor in Seoul, Dr. Lee Moon Won<\/a>. I use his Flax Seed Shampoo<\/a>, and his Deep Hair Treatment Pack<\/a>. I dry my hair using a Dyson Supersonic Dryer<\/a>. I don\u2019t colour it. I also take Dr. Lee Moon Won\u2019s Black Balance supplement<\/a> to help my hair health. I\u2019m 56 and so far, my grey hairs have not increased since I started using his products.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Are you into makeup?<\/strong><\/p>\n I only use a CC cream from Erborian<\/a> occasionally.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What\u2019s your signature scent?<\/strong><\/p>\n I don\u2019t wear much scent, but I do love frankincense. It smells like the earth.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What beauty product or ritual helps you to channel confidence?<\/strong><\/p>\n I use toner pads or a face mask<\/a> every morning. I like knowing I have hydrated and plump skin.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The one beauty product you always have on your person?<\/strong><\/p>\n Huang Lian Shui<\/a>, a TCM formula for skin irritations. It works on eczema, acne and minor injuries. It\u2019s a herbal antibiotic formula.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Can you share your wellness rituals \u2013 the ones that you actually feel do something?<\/strong><\/p>\n I drink a matcha<\/a> black sesame drink every morning. I find it\u2019s helped my hair and skin. I don\u2019t drink alcohol or smoke. I exercise daily. Cardio twice a week, weights once a week and Pilates twice a week. Being post-menopausal, one really needs to commit to keeping our body as healthy as possible. I also get a body treatment once a week. I put it in my budget. Taking care of myself is necessary for my work. I also added red meat to my diet again to help with brain fog.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What is the strangest thing you\u2019ve done in the name of wellness?<\/strong><\/p>\n I did a dry fast for seven days with a well-known Russian doctor. The retreat was a total of 12 days: seven days of fasting (no water, no food) and five days of re-feeding.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Any beauty or wellness spots in Paris you recommend to friends visiting?<\/strong><\/p>\n The infrared sauna at Aime\u2019s Glow Studio<\/a> is great. Christopher Destribuad is also an amazing Thai massage therapist and energy worker.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Do you have a wellness vice?<\/strong><\/p>\n I buy a lot of beauty products.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n How do you indulge yourself?<\/strong><\/p>\n I go to Seoul once a year to get inspired.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What\u2019s the last product you bought because you were influenced?<\/strong><\/p>\n ClearDea Mucin Collagen Voluming Cream Ampoule<\/a>. I like the texture but am still testing it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Who would play you in a movie about your life?<\/strong><\/p>\n Dora the Explorer<\/em>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What’s the best beauty advice you\u2019ve ever received?<\/strong><\/p>\n Don\u2019t smoke.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick up your copy of the Beauty Annual Edition 2.0 exclusively from one of our wellness partners, or via our online shop<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eh-1.jpg\")
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