Thanaka

What is Thanaka. The thanaka is a concoction made out of water mixed with a tree bark, which is spread on the face of children and women in Myanmar, as a sun screen and skin refresher. The cosmetic appears in many forms; in its raw - and highly prized - state it will be sold in markets in small 10- 18cm long branches and logs. These are ground vertically, round and round, on a special flat circular whetstone with a few drops of water, producing a milky yellow liquid that is then immediately applied to the skin. While wet, it is virtually translucent but in an hour, it dries to a rich yellow crust. The liquid works fast at tightening the skin and covering blemishes. Hey we dont need SK II nor Biotherm anymore. Just use this wood!