Myanmar's Traditional Make-up

Myanmar’s traditional Make-up (Thanakhar)

Thanakhar trees are perennial trees which have 20-30 feet high and grow abundantly in central Myanmar. Thanakhar is traditional make-up for Myanmar women. It has been used by Burmese women for over 2000 years. Thanakhar is used not only for beauty but also for preventing sunburn. There has cooling effect on skin and good odour.  All of Myanmar girls like to put Thanakha on their cheeks. To get Thanakha cream, Thanakha bark is used and grinded on circular stone slab with a small amount of water. They use that cream by putting on their face and arm. Moreover, a lesser extent of men and boys also use Thanakha.

In Thailand, 2010, the researchers observed that Thanakha bark has antioxidants and effect on healing in swollen injury, as well as killing effect on bacteria and preventing effect on hormones causing skin changes.