This week's splurge is not only a good deal, it's for a good cause. The Wei East WE Help Bring the Hope Collection ($70) loads $300 worth of herbal skin care into a neat little box. You get full-sized cleanser, serum, eye cream, hand cream, a face mask, and a couple of other treats. But here's the do-gooder part: 100% of sales is donated to Autism Speaks and the Autism Treatment Center of Read more

One of the first products created by Wei East, a company based around Chinese herbs, is China Herbal Hand & Body Perfection ($15). I've tried many hand and body lotions, but this has to be the smoothest and creamiest to date. That, however, doesn't mean that it is also my favorite. Let's take a moment to talk about the key attributes. For one, it has an incredibly rich formula with a Read more

Due out this July is the first SPF product from Wei East: Golden Root Renewal Cream SPF 15 ($37.50). Golden root is a vibrant red Chinese herb that has been used for ages to prevent visible signs of aging. Small quantities of golden root have been added to this cream to help promote the re-growth of dead skin cells, resulting in a new and smooth surface to your skin. This 'multitasking day Read more

Do you ever have a day where you've woken in the middle of a dream cycle and you just never manage to feel fully awake all day long? That happened to me over the weekend, and unfortunately I had a big night out ahead of me. Coffee boosted my energy level, but I really needed a quick fix for my puffy eyes. Luckily, I remembered that Tibetan chrysanthemum helps correct puffiness, so I reached for Read more

Chinese women have some of the most beautiful skin in the world. This is because many pamper their skin with herbal ingredients—both topically and nutritionally. Among these ingredients are mushrooms, ginger and pearl powder; they are believed to decrease signs of aging, build the immune system and preserve overall health. The key to understanding Chinese medicine is to take care of not only Read more