Thanaka-Myanmar Traditional Makeup

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I'm sure you'll be intrigued when you see people in Myanmar applying yellow paste in various shapes – circles and rectangles – on their faces. This practice is common among both children and adults, men and women. It is called Thanaka.

What is Thanaka?

It is a traditional makeup used in Myanmar for many centuries. The yellow paste comes from the tree's bark by grinding on the sand rock, known as Kyauk Pyin in Myanmar. Those Thanaka trees are thriving in the tropical region of upper Myanmar. They grow plenty both in private yards and tropical woods as they can survive in the hot weather very well and grow quickly. The bark is very thick and mostly they produce the best quality paste; however, the heartwood can also produce the same benefits for the skin.


Hot Weather and Thanaka
As it is fragrant, Thanaka provides a calming and refreshing energy, making it ideal for coping with hot weather. Furthermore, it can be used as Aromatherapy to get sound sleep at night.

When it is applied, the body is getting cool and soothing. It has many active ingredients for skin care as well as many healing properties for the human body.

Benefit for Skin
  • Protect UV ray
  • Release Sunburn
  • Cooling effect
  • Reduce excess oil
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Antioxidants
  • Moisturiser
  • Relief of prickly heat
  • Healthy Complexion

Local Thanaka Products

Some local businesses are selling Thanaka products but most developed with new packaging designs based on traditional yellow paste. However, lotions and creams are also rapidly introduced in the local market these days.


Local Thanaka Products
Local Brand Shop

Local Brand Shop



Small Kyauk-Pyin and Ready-to-used Thanakha
Small Kyauk-Pyin and Ready-to-used Thanakha



Thanaka Lotions



Developing to an International Brand
In this era, some neighbouring countries like China and Thailand became interested in Thanaka after realising its benefits. They started selling Thanaka products with good quality and creative designs attracting many international consumers.  




Please make sure that our environment is not destroyed by our actions.
-May Thoon Khit-



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