Chinanews, Shanghai, February 8 – Herbal cosmetics that are "only available at the the pharmacies"(quoted from their ads) have become more and more popular in Shanghai.

 

In fact, many local pharmacies have started to sell herbal cosmetics, and there are numerous herbal beauty spas in Shanghai. Consumers believe herbal cosmetics are good for their health, no wonder such cosmetics have taken an even larger market share than traditional ones, despite the fact that they were only introduced to China a couple of months ago.

 

In Japan, the origin of herbal cosmetics, their traces can be found in almost every street and alleys. “Herbal cosmetics have become a daily necessity to many Japanese women, ” said Gu Yan, a student who has just returned from Japan.

 

Many pharmacies in Shanghai have hired professional doctors to guide customers on the usage of herbal cosmetics, and customers admit they enjoy the convenience.