Every girl dreams of getting the doll-like skin of Chinese women. They use natural face masks made of ingredients like turmeric, liquorice, and mint leaves to brighten up their skin and prevent clog formation as a daily skincare routine. They apply light makeup on their face daily, including a sheer foundation, followed by concealer under the eyes, and finish it off with fine-milled loose powder. It gives them a flawless matte finish look along with soft skin. They avoid heavy, cakey face makeup and ensure the products blend well into their skin.

Skin rejuvenation is an important step that no Chinese women skip under any circumstances. It gives them a natural look. They mix oyster shell powder with egg yolk and honey for this process. It tightens their pores, brightens the skin and reduces redness and inflammation. In the long term, it reduces discolouration and pigmentation on the skin. However, oyster shell is not readily available in other countries like India. So, they can replace the oyster shell powder with pearl face masks or face packs to get the same effect. 

To lose weight, we often go under strict and avoid foods essential for healthy skin. But Chinese women do not indulge in such practices and have all kinds of food in moderate quantities. Hence, they remain healthy and active for a more extended period. Drinking tea is also part of their culture which gives them glowing skin. They have different varieties of tea, including white, green, black and oolong tea, which does wonders for your skin. Their tea is loaded with various herbs, which is good for your overall well-being. This tea will give you glowing skin and strong immunity, detoxify the body, and prevent illness. In addition, Chinese tea is rich in antioxidants, amino acids, minerals, carotenoids and Vitamin C, essential for a healthy body and radiant complexion. 

Chinese have used facial and essential oils in their various beauty products for ages. It keeps their skin hydrated and prevents the formation of fine lines, wrinkles and crow’scrow’s feet. They also use sunscreen to retain the glow of their skin. In addition, it does not make their skin oily and gives them flawless skin. 

Skin toning is another skincare practice that Chinese women follow for radiant skin. They mainly use rice water as a toner. It brings a positive change, adds glow to your skin, tightens the pores and gives flawless skin. First, soak unpolished rice in distilled water and refrigerate it overnight. Then, drain the water in a spray bottle and apply it to the skin. You will be amazed to see the change in your skin. 

Facial massages have been proven to be beneficial for our skin since ancient times. It increases blood circulation, reduces stress and heals headaches and sinusitis. Facial massages increase the oxygen supply to that particular area and thus reverse your ageing process. Massaging gently around your eye area prevents the formation of eye bags, discolouration and pigmentation.

Most of the skincare products of Chinese women are made mainly from natural ingredients. These ingredients are safe for the skin and have long-term benefits. It protects you from the harmful side effects of chemical products and keeps your skin young and radiant. 

No one can deny the fact that the sun’s rays can damage your skin and can result in the formation of wrinkles. Nowadays, getting tanned skin is increasingly becoming popular, especially among westerners. But they seldom realise that the price they are paying for getting their skin tanned is their skin health, i.e. their skin is getting damaged due to continuous exposure to the sun. Chinese women are aware of this damage and prefer pale skin over tanned ones. They won’t step out of their house without umbrellas. If you ever notice a Chinese woman out in public, you can see them holding an umbrella and wearing a thin jacket to protect themselves from the harsh UV rays. They also wear sunglasses, sunscreen and summer hats while out in the scorching sun. 

Another essential thing that Chinese women do is to keep their skin hydrated all the time. For that, they moisturise their skin from time to time and use sheet masks almost daily. Sheet masks are readily available on every street in China and are not expensive. But sheet masks of Korean brands are slightly more expensive than Chinese ones but are of good quality. 

Chinese women prefer a diet loaded with fruits and vegetables over meat. They usually eat fresh vegetables with little or no oil and prefer eating seasonal fruits as desserts. They altogether avoid spicy and sugary foods as they believe they are the cause of ageing and the formation of wrinkles. Moreover, meat is an expensive food in China and is considered part of a luxurious lifestyle. Hence, ordinary people often stay away from meat. 

Chinese women consume a minimal amount of dairy when compared to westerners. Cheese is expensive there and is available in small packets. Hence, they are free from dairy fat which promotes good skin health.

Like other nationals, the Chinese also believe in exercising regularly. But they don’tdon’t do tiring exercises like weightlifting, cardio etc. Instead, they prefer moderate activities like walking and square dancing. But they make it a point to walk after every meal. They also form dancing communities which motivate them to stay fit. 

Chinese people always visit spas and have timely massages to stay healthy and young. In China, massage parlours are not expensive and are part of their culture. According to them, massages ensure proper blood flow and detoxify your body. It also reduces your stress level and promotes good skin health.

Chinese learn to maintain their beauty from a very young age. Children there are taught to care appropriately for their bodies and skin. For them, prevention is better than care, and hence teach their children about all the things they need to look after as they grow. At the same time, the rest of the world cares about their skin only when they start noticing damage on them.  

Most Chinese skincare products are made of herbal medicines, good enough to treat all skin-related problems, including psoriasis, eczema, urticaria, Seborrheic dermatitis, etc. Chinese mainly use herbs like Bei Qi, Goji and Huang Qi in their beauty products. Since these products may not be available in the rest of the world, you can replace these herbs with Ayurvedic products as they also give the same results. These products keep your skin moisturised and retained its glow for extended periods.

Face masks made of moong beans have a detoxifying property and a cooling effect on your skin. It is a pulse easily accessible in all Asian markets and e-commerce websites. They reduce the puffiness of the face and clear acne. Even a bowl of moong dal soup is refreshing enough for the skin and helps reduce heat.

Turmeric has been an inevitable part of almost all beauty products. Turmeric has anti-ageing properties, which reduce wrinkles and fine lines and provides an even skin tone. In addition, this orange-coloured root prevents the pores from clogging and is one of the easiest DIYs for clear skin. 

Clean and glowing skin is considered the benchmark of healthy skin, and the Chinese people are well-versed in this theory. They use jade rollers to detoxify their skin. It allows better blood circulation and opens up the meridian blockage. It mainly targets the acupuncture points and smoothens the skin, thereby preventing the formation of wrinkles. 

Wolfberries, also known as Goji berries, are your sure-shot way to clear skin. They are loaded with antioxidants which prevent ageing. Chinese people add these berries to their soup and tea for better skin health.