Traditional Yiqi Chinese medicine has the effect of regulating qi and blood, enhancing physical strength and improving immunity. With the increasing demand for beauty and the attention to natural therapy, the research and application of Yiqi Chinese medicine in cosmetic effect has attracted more and more attention. This article starts with the origin of traditional Chinese medicine cosmetology, expounds the theory of traditional Chinese medicine cosmetology, and reviews the cosmetic effects of common traditional Yiqi Chinese medicine.