Tanaka – the Beauty Treatment of Myanmar Women

Visiting Myanmar, you will wonder why the faces of the people painted white. This is a form of beauty treatments using natural ingredients called Thanaka.
Thanaka, or Thanakha, a mix-up with a creamy white gold, is made from finely ground bark. This is a typical practice of the people of Myanmar from more than 2000 years. In this country, women and girls thanaka applied to the face and hands. Some men also use thanaka, but not very common.
 The tree that used for extract the THanaka Cream must be over two years old which is grow much in the center of Myanmar. To get the best quality pieces of bark, the tree must be at least 35 years. Thanaka traditionally been sold as the stick. Once purchased, the people crushed bark of white gold and apply the mixture to your face. Today we can buy this thanaka cream or powder form.
 The use of thanaka including makeup, skin care, skin cooling, sun protection, acne treatment. This is an anti-fungal skin.
 Do not forget to “grab” the beautiful moments Thanaka have a chance to travel in Myanmar!