When it comes to skincare, we’re smart enough now to know that we should look to the East for all the latest innovations，for example essences, cushion compacts, snail creams, etc.. But sometimes, looking to the past can yield even more solutions than the present. After all, a Chinese empress had poreless porcelain skin thousands of years before serums were invented, and a Japanese geisha knew how to cleanse her glowing complexion without the help of modern foaming cleansers.
With this in mind, we should study the skincare knowledge based on 5,000 years of Chinese herbal medicine, to see the favorite beauty secrets from ancient China.
Chinese medicine is largely based on knowing which herbs and roots can treat certain conditions—skincare included. Thus, it should come as no surprise that women in ancient China relied largely on herbs to keep their skin looking radiant. Bai Qi (Angelica), Huang Qi(Astragalus), and Goqi(Wolfberry) are three herbs often used in traditional Chinese medicine for skincare.
Angelica
Astragalus
Wolfberry
These herbs can be used topically—Bai Qi(Angelica) is known for improving skin clarity; Huang Qi (Astragalus) is great for revitalizing tired, aging skin; and Go qi (Wolfberry) is known to defend skin against aging. To know exactly which ones to choose and how to use them topically, you will be recommended to go to an herbal clinic or Chinese pharmacy. The ratio may vary for your skin type, concern, age, and other factors.