Beauty bark of the Burmese
The wonder bark of the ancient Burmese
Libra Company (ISO 9001:2000)

Myanmar
100 grams

Like olive oil which has been used throughout the world for thousands of years as a beauty product, THANAKHA (Tree Bark) has been used in like manner from the time of the ancient kings of Myanmar. It is still in use today in the form of a new and updated natural cosmetic. It is said that in the courts of the Myanmar kings special stewards were appointed specifically for the daily preparation of THANAKHA. Up to this day it is said that when THANAKHA is applied, children look cute, girls become charming and are more attractive and elderly people look healthier.    

The bark which protects the plant from insects plays an important role and has an additional protective layer over it. After 6 to 10 years the tree will be cut down and a new tree will grow from the stump. During the felling of the tree it is important that the roots are not damaged in any way and it is not uncommon for a new tree to grow 3 to 5 times from the same roots.

For attendance at traditional Myanmar religious ceremonies, THANAKHA (Tree Bark) is a compulsory beautifying agent for both boys and girls which has been culturally acceptable for centuries. It is deep rooted in Myanmar culture in many ways for example the women of Rakhine State have a competition during the Water Festival in the use of THANAKHA. It is commonly used as an aromatic substance at many religious festivals by the young and old and people are willing to pay high prices for the finest qualities of THANAKHA. Another reason for its use in religious ceremonies is that the bark is believed to be a psychic cleanser, particularly for the face. It brightens a person's aura to attract good vibrations of the Universe.

Thanakha is adored and widely used by the Myanmar women of all ages centuries ago. The men folk also appreciate this fragrance on their women. The fragrance of Thanakha stimulates the mind to be fresh and clear and imparts the beauty of face and body and smoothness of skin. The effectiveness is that it turns gradually the pale skin into the form of soft, lucid and wet texture by using continuously. The Myanmar women use the Thanakha plant from its branches, stems and roots Traditionally ,the barks of these parts are rubbed with a small amount of water on a hand - smooth surface of Kyaukpyin (rock state).

Thanaka is a prized wood, in 1958 The Forest Act (a product of the former British colonial government) added Thanaka trees to its list of protected trees such as teak, stating: “no person shall collect or remove for trade purposes…Thanaka wood and bark”.

[ Indications ]

Pimples, freckles, dry skin, blemished skin, wrinkled skin.

[ Ingredients ]

THANAKHA (Natural Bark) Water Permitted Preservatives Glycerine Lemon  Citrus Whitening Agent PPSB tested

TAUNGGYI-MAUKMAI THANAKHA is produced by Libra Company Limited and is made from selected quality THANAKHA bark, which is systemically cleaned and processed into the finished product as a paste. The consistent production and quality control standards have been verified by ISO 9001-2000 certificate. The product is tested by the laboratories of the Government of Myanmar and the Productivity and Standards Board of Singapore. Taunggyi-Maukmai Thanakha is produced from natural bark of the Thanakha tree. Its foundation is entirely different from other makeup, lotions and creams allowing the user to enjoy its benefits safely. As Thanakha belongs to the citric family Rutaceae, it makes the skin cool and soft. It can be used as a natural sun block and can provide relief from prickly heat (SPF 10). Its Botanical name is Limonia acidissima.

[ Application ]

Mix with clean water and apply a thin layer on your face, hands and body. Please avoid putting water into the container as it may contaminate the Thanaka.

[ Constituents ]

The chemical constituents of stem bark are sitosterol , alkaioid ( 4 - methoxv -1 - methyl - 2 - quinolone), lupeol , limonene ,and counmarins .At least coumarins are xanthyletin ,xanthoxyletin , umbelliferone , geranyl umbelliferone isopimpinellin , marmin , marmesin , 7 - methoxy -counmarin (herniarin),superposing ,exoxy superposing ,dithydrosuberenol ,superevene ,crenulatin (6 - forrmyl , 7 - methoxy coumarin )