Women in China began to use cosmetic powder at least during the Warring States Period. The oldest cosmetic powder has two components, one is rice flour, and the ancient Chinese characters of powder are separated from rice; There is also a cosmetic powder that turns white lead into mushy facial fat, commonly known as "Hu powder". Because it is made of lead, it is also called "lead flower" or "lead powder". Both powders are applied to the skin surface to keep the skin smooth.
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1, dress up with lead powder and other things.
Qing? Hong Sheng's Palace of Eternal Life: "Although I am rich, I don't like to lead China." Although I am rich, I don't like dressing up. Shuofang Xu? School notes: "I don't like lead China, I don't like dressing up."
It refers to the beautiful appearance and youth of women.
The Biography of Peach Blossom Fan by Kong Renshang in Qing Dynasty: "The charm is still there." The beautiful face is still there, and the charm is still there.
3. Metaphor is a vain and whitewashed word.
Xinhua Digest No.3 1983: "Art is like running water, natural and fresh, and it washes away lead."
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