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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 ap

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