History of the Facial Mask

Facial masks have had a long history, especially in Asia. In fact, it is known that among the cosmetic products, facial mask is the earliest type.

The famous Cleopatra often applied egg white onto her face. A short film will be formed on the face when the egg white is dried. By washing them with clean water in the morning, it helps to make the skin to be smooth and soft and to be looked as younger age. This is said to be the origin of facial masking.

Yang Gui Fei, the royal in Tang dynasty, was famous by her beauty. Besides the priority of daily life and accommodation, her beauty also thanks to the facial masks that are specially made. Her facial masks were not difficult to make. By using pearl, white jade and some ginseng, ground them into fine powder and mixed with lotus root starch. Apply them onto the face after mixing them to be as paste and to wash away after a while. It was said that the mask can help to whiten the skin and to remove spots and wrinkle. It seemed to be simple and effective so many women would like to try and improve them since long time ago.