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Thanakha (“Limonia acidissima (Roxb)”) is a tree that grows in Sri Lanka, the southern and western parts of India, the north-western part of the Himalayas and in Myanmar. In Myanmar a fragrant durable liquid or paste is extracted from the bark which is also called Thanakha. The best Thanakha plants are naturally slow in growth and it takes many years for the tree trunk to grow to just two inches in diameter The bark obtained from these trees is so fragrant that the ladies of Myanmar like them very much. The different varieties of the Thanakha tree vary in quality but those produced from Shwebo district, the Shinma taung and Pakokku district are the best and most famous.

The Thanakha is also a very useful plant and it plays a great part in the field of Myanmar indigenous medicine - the leaves are used as a remedy for epilepsy in some regions and the cosmetic form cures pimples and acne. The hard yellowish sweet smelling Thanakha wood is also used to make handicrafts such as combs and boxes and many other products.

To make the Thanakha cosmetic the bark is ground with a little water on a circular flat stone. The Thanakha liquid or paste thus produced has a nice fragrance and makes the skin cool, smooth, and fresh. No matter how much modern cosmetics and make-up are in abundance today the Thanakha is still a favourite beautifier of Myanmar Ladies from all walks of life. And it is also very common to see young boys wearing Thanakha.

Thanakha agrees with Myanmar’s natural environs and it is recognised to be of great help to bear the heat of the sun or to protect from the wind especially for those who have to work under direct sunlight or in windy conditions such as the ladies who work in the paddy fields: they wear thick layers of Thanakha because of the intense heat.

Nowadays Thanakha is packaged in the form of a thick dry cream or powder which is handy and convenient to carry.

The tradition of wearing Thanakha will be cherished for generations. Everybody loves to put on Thanakha after having a bath at the end of a long, tiring day leaving us cool, fragrant and refreshed.

Organic Thanakha 8 different variants

Shihm, Shiles, Lime, Nat, Rose, Sandal Wood, Kankaw (Iron Wood) and Spa. All of these variants possesses unique natural agents that cares for the skin.

Organic Thanakha SHILES

Clears your skin from blemishes especially like: Freckles, Acne, Pimples, Blackheads & Whiteheads, Sunburn, Skin Discoloration, Skin’s itchy rashes & facial rashes. Moreover, it increases the production of Collagen and Elastin (skin proteins) to protect and prevent your skin from premature skin aging like wrinkles and dryness. Organic Thanakha Shiles is not based on any large amount of chemicals and synthetic oils used by traditional cosmetics. Natural Thanakha Make-up is 100% Organic without question! It will cause you no allergies, skin irritation or any other side effects even in a lifetime use.

Organic Thanakha ROSE

Aside from relaxing your mind from stress and anxiety of the everyday grind, the scent of rose also: Moisturizes, Regenerates skin and Hydrates aging skin. It also tightens Large and Open Pores, Increases Skin Collagen and Elastin, Controls excessive Facial Oil, Removes Serious Acne, Pimples, Blackheads & Whiteheads and is an excellent Make-up foundation, Facial Powder and Oil controller on day time. Organic Thanakha and Rose oil combined will make sure your skin gets a revolutionary revival from the dull!!!

Organic Thanakha SANDALWOOD

For 4,000 years, Sandalwood has been used as calming incense in peaceful meditation as it calms the mind, enhances mental clarity, and aids in opening mind to a greater awareness. But Sandalwood is also used for: Skin regeneration, Skin Hydration, Skin revitalization, Skin moisturizer, removing serious acne, Pimples, Blackheads & Whiteheads, Skin rashes. Sandalwood essential oil with Natural Thanakha helps to moisturize and hydrate aging dry or flaky skin, relieving itchiness and its astringent action balances oily skin.