When a beauty product or treatment claimed to be used by Empress Cixi, it instantly gained the attention of many but how sure are you that these treatments are really safe and backed by science"
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To declare something as beautiful takes a host of considerations that involve striking a balance between objective criteria and subjective ideals, and an ability to discern order, symmetry, and harmony. When these factors interact with each other and achieve an equilibrium, almost like a well-orchestrated symphony, then beauty is conceived. On the other hand, when a constituent part is out of step, it translates into the realm of the ?unaesthetic.?
Since time immemorial, ancient civilizations have always sought to define beauty. Depending on where you are from, the standard of beauty follows the culture and tradition set forth by the previous generations. Hence, for a long time beauty has followed these rules and we are simply just abiding by it because it has managed to serve us for the most part of our lives. Our beauty ?traditions? have constantly been referred back and in recent years there has been a renaissance of sorts with ancient beauty treatments. Think traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda treatments. 

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One such product that has infiltrated our vanity tables is ...