Abstract
The history of the systematic use of Chinese medicine in the cosmetic industry in China can be traced back to more than two thousand years ago. One of the earliest Chinese medical classics, ‘Wu Shi Er Yao Fang’ (Fifty-Two Prescriptions), written during the Warring States Period contains a few remedies for cosmetic purposes. Applying Chinese medicine to the cosmetics industry has become a popular trend again in recent years. The classification of Chinese medicinal cosmetics by function and ingredients is analyzed and the authenticity of applying Chinese medicine theories in producing cosmetics with examples is examined in this chapter. The chapter also reviews the history of the use of Chinese medicine for cosmetic purposes in ancient times and the development of applying Chinese medicine to the cosmetics industry in contemporary China. The current situation of the Chinese medicinal cosmetic market is discussed. The challenges of applying Chinese medicine to cosmetics are addressed from the angle of theory, method, and technology and relevant suggestions are given.
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