Sips of Cha

Body & Its Wisdom

The body as our temporary home, lifelong companion and source of truth. The art of living in it and not against it.

Accumulating Scars: What it’s Like to Live with Excoriation (Skin Picking) Disorder

Skin picking isn't a lack of control — it's a nervous system trying to regulate itself. A deeply personal account of living with excoriation disorder and what finally helped...

Sauna: An Ancient Practice in Modern Life

Sauna is more than heat — it's an ancient ritual for the body, mind and connection. The science, the benefits and how to make the most of every session...

A Practical Guide to Korean Mists: How, When and Why to Use Them

Korean mists are more than hydration — they're serums in a spray. A practical guide on how, when and why to use them, with three recommendations...

My Two Favorite Korean Creams to Lighten Dark Circles

Two Korean eye creams that actually lightened my dark circles — honest reviews of Tocobo and Beauty of Joseon, with ingredients breakdown and real results...

Beyond the Buzz: What Makes Korean Sunscreens Stand Out

Korean sunscreens are lighter, safer and cheaper — and there's science behind it. Why I switched from Western SPF and never looked back...

Finger-Licking Goodness: Creamy Feta and Yogurt Dip

A creamy feta and yogurt dip that takes 5 minutes and disappears in seconds — everyone who tries it asks for the recipe. Here it is...

Living with hormonal acne (and the detours I took to tame it)

20 years of hormonal acne, dermatillomania, isotretinoin and the pill — what finally worked and why there's no magic fix, only the right combination of habits...

A Long-standing Care: Rosehip Oil

Rosehip oil has been part of my skincare since childhood — and for good reason. Everything you need to know about this powerful natural oil and how to use it...

The Millennial Beauty Secret Hidden in Your Kitchen

An ancient Asian beauty secret hiding in your kitchen — free, simple and more effective than most products I've tried. My skin hasn't been the same since...

Easy and Healthy: Chia Pudding with Raspberries and Dark Chocolate Recipe

Creamy chia pudding with raspberries and a dark chocolate shell — no refined sugar, minimal ingredients and so good nobody would guess it's healthy...