About Me
photo above: iwona biedermann
Hello I am Theodora Ntovas aka Terry, founder of YASOU “a toast to your health” skin care, I am a native Chicagoan and a first generation Greek.
The Meaning
“YASOU” (pronounced ya-soo) is a common Greek greeting that is used to say “Hello” or “GoodBye” but it’s original meaning is “A toast to your health.”
YASOU: A Journey to Healthy Skin
For as long as I can remember, healthy skin has been the focus of my life—a dream to have beautiful skin. In my teens, I suffered from atopic dermatitis, persistent acne, painful cysts, and chronic dryness. My journey was a constant cycle of dermatologist visits and searching for answers for clear, acne-free skin. Healthy skin became my mission, and through it, I became experienced in the world of skincare, which I mastered for myself.
My path to healthy, glowing skin, however, wasn't in a doctors' office. It was rooted in a deep connection to my family’s heritage. My grandparents lived off their land in Greece, cooking with the freshest ingredients and using natural remedies for everything. Both of my grandmothers made their own health and beauty treatments from indigenous plants, local flowers, and organic beeswax. My mother continued this tradition and passed it on to me, instilling a profound respect for nature’s power.
For a decade, I was an art director in visual communications, but despite my success, I felt a deep emptiness. There was a calling to return to the Greek village I remembered so fondly—a calling to return to my roots. It was during that trip that everything clicked. The answer to my personal struggle with skin health was tied to the wisdom of my ancestors. A series of events fell into place, and when I returned to the States, YASOU was born.
YASOU skincare was created as a way for me to reconnect with the heritage I had distanced myself from and share that powerful legacy. Our mission is to redefine luxury in the green beauty era by uniting the time-honored quality of old-world ingredients with American new-world science.
YASOU "a toast to your health" is a manifestation of my heart and passion for good health, wholesome ingredients, sustainable practices, and a happy life for all. This isn’t just a brand; it’s a journey to healing and a celebration of natural beauty. We invite you to be a part of it.
Our full commitment is to you and our environment.
Thank you
Special thanks and much love to my husband Raymond Roth and all the good people that are involved or have been involved with the development and growth of YASOU natural skin care. You all know who you are-xoxoxoxo.
Stay in touch
Drop me a line at terry@www.yasouskincare.com and let me know
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