In episode 26 of The Nature of Invisible Things (TNIT), I am pleased to welcome esthetician Yoo Seon V. Hwang, who has been so helpful on my health journey. Sometimes, we find the help we need in unexpected places, and for me, that was lying on a treatment table in SE Portland in Yoo Seon’s very capable hands.

Originally from Korea, she started Yoo Be Skincare after almost 20 years as a fabrication artist working in stop-motion animation in Los Angeles. In this episode, Yoo Seon shares her story of growing up in Korea and her journey to becoming passionate about skincare and taking care of folks. We also talked about the challenges of changing careers and starting her own business and the identity shifts that came along with that.

Yoo Seon’s origin story is one of having faith and finding confidence in herself, which ultimately allows her to continually choose to do what she loves and enjoys. Tune in to hear how small steps lead to something greater, the value of forming good skincare habits, the importance of mineral SPF, and the technology behind glass skin.

Welcome, Yoo Seon!

Yoo Seon’s Bio:

Yoo Seon Veronica Hwang is a Korean skincare expert. She is a licensed esthetician in Oregon and California and trained in Korea.  She is ready to take on any challenges and concerns regarding your biggest organ - your skin!  

Yoo Seon was born and raised in South Korea, where she learned many Korean self-care practices and rites. It started with a Korean spa with the family, then graduated to daily multi-step skincare by the time she was 13 years old. Going to the spa in Korea is still one of her fondest childhood memories. It was where she felt at ease the most.

She also struggled with skin inflammation, acne, and chronic autoimmune skin disease. Understanding her own skin and health has been a lifelong lesson. This struggle kick-started her interest in skin health, and today, it is her joy to share her culture and expertise with everyone through Yoo Be Korean skincare and wellness.

Follow Yoo Seon:

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Other resources mentioned in this episode:

The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz

Astrologer Erin Kelley hosts and produces The Nature of Invisible Things Podcast, which features music by Matthew Jaidev of Audio Soul Healing.

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