Thanaka has been used for thousands of years by Burmese women as a beauty product. It was commonly applied on the face. There are different kinds of Thanaka face masks.
Thanaka Face Treatments
Traditional Myanmar Thanaka Treatment
Mix 1-2 teaspoons Pure Thanaka Powder with the same amount of water until it forms a creamy paste. Apply the cream evenly over your cleansed face. The mask will dry after 5 to 10 minutes depending on its layer thickness. The mask can easily be washed off with lukewarm water after 20 minutes. We recommend application once or twice a week. As a result, your skin will be smoother, softer and have a more even tone.
Relaxing: Thanaka Face Mask
To form a gentle exfoliating paste Thanaka powder can easily be combined with honey and milk.
- Mix Thanaka powder with honey and milk
- Apply cream to your face and gently massage it in a circular motion
- Let the cream rest for 5 minutes
- Rinse the paste off with lukewarm water.
Inspiring: Thanaka and Turmeric
Brightens, smoothes and softens your facial skin naturally.
- 2 teaspoons Pure Thanaka Powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ¼ teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or avocado oil
Preparation:
Mix thanaka powder, turmeric powder and coconut/avocado oil together until you form a creamy paste. Add some honey to the paste and stir well. Add some more powders if the paste is not sticky enough.
How to use: Apply the paste evenly over your face using a fan brush. Leave the mask on for 20 minutes and wash it off using a wet face towel that you do not mind getting stained.
Effective: Thanaka combined with Honey
Rehydrates and nourishes your skin.
- 2 teaspoons Pure Thanaka Powder
- 25 gram grinded walnuts
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 4 tablespoons milk
Preparation: Mix all ingredients together until you form a creamy paste. Add some more milk if the paste is too thick.
How to use: Apply the paste evenly over your face. Leave the facemask on for 15-20 minutes and wash it off with lukewarm water.
Refreshing: Thanaka Chamomile Face Mask
Reduces impurities and diminishes the size of your pores leading to a soft and even skin.
- 2 teaspoons pure thanaka powder
- 2 teaspoons green clay
- 3-4 tablespoons chamomille tea
Preparation: Mix all ingredients together until you form a creamy paste. Add some more chamomille tea if the paste is too thick.
How to use: Apply the Thanaka paste evenly over your face using a fan brush. Let the mask dry and wash it off with lukewarm water.
The Thanaka face mask with Turmeric is my absolute favourite. I also add yogurt sometimes.
Liza 🙂
Hi I would like to purchase the powder as a cleanser &kneed a face mask Could you please send me price list Many Thanks Leigh Negus
How to apply thanaka in our face ….can we apply above our eye lashes ?