Every morning Empress Dowager Cixi applied face powder made up of pearls and skin cream made of flower distillate. At night, she applied egg white, kept it on until half an hour before sleep, and then applied flower extract, finally patting her wet face dry with soft towels. Furthermore, she used a jade face roller, cool and smooth, on her face again and again every morning before dressing. High-quality jade is believed by many to have natural health-enhancing functions and repeated rolling is in essence a good massage for the face.
Yang Yuhuan, the most famous concubine in Chinese history, was also renowned for her delicate skin. She used litchi, rich in protein, vitamin B and C, phosphorus and iron, which all bubbled away in her regular hot spring bath. The bath not only moistened her smooth skin, but also refreshed her mind. She would pat and massage different parts of her face and body to further stimulate the absorption of those beauty enhancers
Empress Wu Zetian, a Taoist, also took time every day to close her eyes, calm herself, clear her mind and think about nothing. Banishing distracting thoughts and having a good rest has proven to be an effective method down the years since then, any time and anywhere
Perfumes made from lilies, lotus flowers, chrysanthemums and other flowers have been worn by China's most sophisticated women for centuries. They were also used to diffuse a pleasant scent inside the house. A variety of incense sticks and candles were also burned to tantalize the sense of smell. Among the upper classes, it was a custom to invite guests to the house to enjoy the delicate fragrance imparted by the rarest incense candles. Incense burners were placed even in the bedrooms in order to more fully appreciate their soothing effect. Clothes were also imbued with their scent, so that those who wore them would smell fresh the whole day long
Traditional Chinese Massage
Traditional Chinese massage dates back to the 10-century B.C. In Ancient China, it was a real art and there were only a few masters in the country let into all the secrets. History narrates that the whole art of massage was taught in 10 years and even more. That is why only emperors and the richest Chinese families could afford such procedure. Massage was also widely used in Chinese army famous for strength and high discipline. Soldiers gave massage to each other to recover after a tiring fight. Chinese massage is different form the procedures you are offered in beauty centers. It has absorbed thousand years of experience, secrets of ancient aromatic oils that create a unique atmosphere of ancient China with relaxing music and tea traditional for this procedure. This will help you to engross in genuine spirit of Ancient China. Traditional Chinese massage's main aim is to make you feel fresh already after a few minutes
