Long used in Myanmar, thanaka’s antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-ageing and antioxidant properties are being brought to the wider world by Asian cosmetics firms; Reading Time: 3 minutes.

The sun is serious business, and it deserves you actually taking the time to protect your skin,” Marisa Russell told The Post ...

For thousands of years, people in Myanmar have been using thanaka to protect and care for their skin. But this ancient beauty habit is changing as the country opens up and modern make-up has ...

A Closer Look at Thanaka, Myanmar's Favorite Natural Beauty Product Published June 26, 2019 • Updated on June 26, 2019 at 3:13 pm • Updated on June 26, 2019 at 3:13 pm ...

Thanaka, which is usually made from the wood apple tree, has a more storied history, reputed to have been used by women in Burma for more than 2,000 years and touted as an antiseptic, to control ...

For thousands of years, people in Myanmar have been using thanaka to protect and care for their skin. But this ancient beauty habit is changing as the country opens up and modern make-up has ...