The jade roller was hardly the only means of beauty enhancement in the past. Ancient Chinese used to create cosmetics by boiling and fermenting ingredients such as plants, animal fats and spices.

Anyone who has enjoyed a mainland period-piece drama knows the significant role cosmetics played in the lives of ancient Chinese elites. Depictions of legendary historical figures, such as Yang Gu ...

Sage of Tea in Chinese culture. The ancient cultural relics in the museum have inspired design of many modern cultural products, ranging from USB flash disks to necklaces and placemats ...