Facial mask is a kind of cosmetic that has been used for a long time. As early as the pyramids of ancient Egypt, people knew that some natural raw materials, such as soil, volcanic ash and sea mud, were used to treat some skin diseases. Later, lanolin was mixed with various substances, such as honey, flowers of plants, eggs and coarse beans. , and made into paste, coated on the face, used to beautify or treat some skin diseases.

Egyptians spread this skill to Greece, then to Rome and finally to Europe. In the 8th and 9th centuries, the development of civilization moved to the Middle East, which also helped to promote the Renaissance in Europe. During the Renaissance, cosmetic chemistry and essence industry, which belong to medical disciplines, made great progress. 17 and 18 centuries, most cosmetics were produced by family workshops. It was not until 19 and the 20th century that the cosmetic industry changed obviously and gradually formed.

Masks became popular in China in the Tang Dynasty, which was very popular among aristocratic women. According to ancient records, Yang Guifei used a ruby paste made of fresh almonds, calomel and talcum powder, supplemented by borneol, musk and egg white.