Thanaka
A pale yellow paste of ground tree bark worn on the face in Myanmar.
Also: thanakha
Thanaka is made by grinding the bark of certain trees, such as Limonia acidissima and Murraya species, on a flat stone slab called a kyauk pyin with a little water. The paste is painted on the cheeks, forehead and nose, often in circles or stripes, sometimes in leaf patterns. Women and girls wear it daily, as do many boys and some men. It is valued for cooling the skin and as sun protection, and for its scent. It has been worn for centuries.