#thanaka

[viagginterstellari]

Applying Thanaka - near Bagan, 2017

[not-your-asian-fantasy]

Bas Uterwijk in Burma/Myanmar 🇲🇲

[welthochdrei]

30/09/2019

Bereits nach dem Grenzübertritt sehen wir viele Frauen die ihre Gesichter komplett weiß bemalt haben und in jeder Region durch die wir reisen treffen wir wieder auf bemalte Gesichter mit verschiedensten Mustern. Thanaka ist, wenn sie getrocknet ist, eine gelblich-weiße Paste aus fein geriebener Baumrinde des Holzapfelbaumes. Frauen und Kinder nutzen diese Paste zur Aufhellung der Haut, als Sonnenschutz und natürliche Kosmetik. Nicht wie zuerst vermutet, steckt dahinter ein religiöser Hintergrund. Während sich Mädchen und Frauen meistens das ganze Gesicht bis auf die Ohren und den Hals mit der Crème einreiben, beschränken sich die Knaben meistens auf die Wangen.

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Wearing tradition: Thanaka paste in a Rohingya refugee camp

Swirls of yellow paste made from ground tree bark decorate the cheeks of Rohingya Muslim women and girls in the refugee camps of southern Bangladesh. Thanaka, a type of sun protection that dates back centuries, is a common sight on the faces of the Rohingya women, who say the use of the traditional cooling paste helps bring a sense of normality to their difficult lives in the camps a year after Myanmar’s army offense forced them to flee their homes. (Reuters)

Photography by Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters

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[womenanddogs]

"A woman with thanaka on her face sits in a shop with a dog at her feet." Contributor: National Geographic Creative / Alamy Stock Photo

[viagginterstellari]

Thanaka (and Barbara) - Myanmar, 2017

[burmaburmaindia]

Journey from Thanaka Tree to Glowing Skin

This infographic walks you through the journey of thanaka from the forest to your skincare shelf. Learn why the thanaka tree is prized in Myanmar and how its bark is turned into thanaka powder with traditional tools. Understand what is thanaka powder and how thanaka paste is prepared fresh for everyday use. See the skin benefits of Burmese thanaka, including cooling effects, sun protection, and acne reduction. With historical context and practical tips, this visual guide bridges ancient beauty rituals and modern wellness trends.

[treehuggingwitchyhippy]

I've been feeling kind of down lately, then I thought,

"Have you seen my hedgehog?"

She's really cute.