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.