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Thanaka, a Burmese tradition<br> Burma picture - The most striking feature of Burmese girls, women and children is the yellow daub of thanaka powder smeared on their cheeks, noses, foreheads, and even throats. It is said to tighten the pores, control oiliness, cool the skin, and act as a sun block. It is made by grinding tree bark into a paste. Pre-mixed thanaka is also available. This woman seems to have to just rubbed it on, while others will use it as carefully planned decorative accent.
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The most striking feature of Burmese girls, women and children is the yellow daub of thanaka powder smeared on their cheeks, noses, foreheads, and even throats. It is said to tighten the pores, control oiliness, cool the skin, and act as a sun block. It is made by grinding tree bark into a paste. Pre-mixed thanaka is also available. This woman seems to have to just rubbed it on, while others will use it as carefully planned decorative accent.
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