Queen's method
By the beginning of the fourth century BC, China was transitioning from Zhan Dynasty to the Qin Dynasty. This period was called the Warring States period, mainly during the period of political turmoil. It also saw the beginning of the first emperor and imperial China. The royal family, noble men, court ladies and nephews provide the ideal atmosphere for precise cleaning solutions and elaborate trays. The imperial Chinese prostitute builds on the skincare and makeup traditions that have been practiced for many years, using a holistic approach and combining it with an increasingly risky style.
It is said that the first skin care system was invented by a queen during this time, and she was bent on maintaining a young appearance and competing with many beautiful women in the court. When she developed her own method, she recorded it so she could share it with other women in court. These books are considered to be the first book records of skin care systems ever recorded in China. Although the books themselves are still a mystery, the information in them has been passed down for generations. The Queen built her system on the same holistic approach that has been popular for many years, but with precise methods and treatments. Like her previous Shang Dynasty women, she believes that healthy skin is the result of cleanliness, herbs, nutrition and good blood circulation. She cleans her face with natural cleansers made from seaweed and jelly fish. She believes that eating black beans, sesame and yam will improve the skin. She also uses special massage techniques and facial exercises to improve blood circulation on the cheeks and forehead. [You can read a doctor's modern view of the Queen's method here: http://health.yahoo.net/experts/drmao/wrinkles-and-age-spots-secrets-empress]
Eyebrow strength
During the Warring States Period and the Qin Dynasty, the "flat-headed ancestors" were still the main way to judge women's beauty. Even if the clothes slowly become more fit, shifting some of the focus to the shape of the body, still believe that true beauty is included in the face and feet. As the focus of the face, the eyes become more important. Although many cultures draw attention through painting, lining or obscuring the eyes, women in the Chinese Empire choose to focus on eyebrows.
In the early days of the Warring States, the eyebrow pencil was first implemented. By the end of the Qin Dynasty, it had developed into its own art. Women usually shave their natural eyebrows and use pigments made from ore, ink or charcoal to attract new eyebrows. The earliest pencil eyebrows have a fascinating shape that still looks natural. However, by the Han Dynasty [206 BC - 220 AD], eyebrow tracking has expanded to include a wider range of shapes. In the Han Dynasty, the clear "far mountain" eyebrows were particularly popular. [You can read more about Empire China Eyebrows here: http://www.chinatoday.com.cn/English/e2004/e200411/p60.htm]
There is a dot on the cheek
Faced with so much attention, it is not surprising that make-up becomes more important during this time. The court idealized pale skin. During the Qin and Han Dynasties, women began to apply thick white powder on their faces, rouge to the cheeks and lips. During this time, court women also put a small soybean spot on their cheeks. Although this later became a fashion statement, its original purpose was practical. The court women and sisters wore this dot and let the emperor know that they were in menstruation.
Qin Chao also saw the beginning of more and more exquisite hairstyles, which will become the main content of the court of the Han Dynasty. Women think that the bigger the hair, the more beautiful the hair, and the complex layers and bread will be built on top of the head. Although these hair styles may not directly alter the skin care of the Chinese Empire, they have laid the foundation for increasingly bold styles, cosmetics and facial applications for centuries.
Orignal From: Skincare History Part 4: Chinese Empire: Qin Dynasty, 361 BC - 206 BC
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