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What black technologies did the ancient kings invent to maintain the skin?
The skin care methods of ancient kings were mainly oral Bazhen ointment and external Yuji powder.

First of all, talk about Bazhen ointment. The raw materials of Bazhen Ointment mainly include Radix Codonopsis, Wan Guiling, Atractylodis Rhizoma, Coicis Semen, Euryale Semen, Lentils, Lotus Seeds, Chinese Yam and white sugar. The production method is to grind these raw materials into fine powder, and then make steamed cakes with white rice flour. You can eat it three or two times a day and take it with boiling water.

Bazhen ointment belongs to the category of warming and tonifying ointment, which can be taken for both cold and hot physique, and can regulate the spleen and stomach and treat blood deficiency. According to historical records, Qianlong began to eat Bazhen ointment at the age of 40. After him, successive monarchs and concubines of the Qing Dynasty, as well as Empress Dowager Cixi, have been taking Bazhen Ointment. It turns out that codonopsis pilosula has the function of nourishing vitality, while coix seed and lentils can regulate the spleen and stomach and remove moisture. These herbs can treat spleen deficiency, blood deficiency and kidney deficiency together.

Another secret recipe of court beauty is Yuji powder, which is mainly made of Radix Angelicae Dahuricae, Rhizoma Typhonii, mung bean powder and talc. The production method is to add these raw materials together and grind them into powder, add a proper amount of powder to the water every day when washing your face, and then wash your face. This can promote the blood circulation of the skin, and the color will become very good. Frequent use of Yuji powder to wash your face also has the effect of removing spots, which can moisturize your skin.

According to historical records, Angelica dahurica has a fragrant smell, which has the effects of moisturizing, whitening and improving color. Very suitable for make-up, the ancient court was often used for beauty and skin care. Rhizoma Typhonii can mainly repel melanin, so it has the effect of removing spots. Together, these herbs can play a good role in skin care.