What is tanaka, what qualities does it have? How to use wood powder correctly as a care and cosmetic product? Real reviews.
Tanaka Facial is a natural powder made from the woods of some sandalwoods native to Asia and has many benefits for the skin. It is widely used and helps to solve many problems, such as excessive fat content of the epidermis, premature aging, the presence of acne, uneven complexion, and so on. This article provides a description of the remedy, its useful properties, possible contraindications and options for use.
What is Tanaka?
In the photo tanaka for the face
The history of using tanaka goes back over 2000 years. In Burma, present-day Myanmar, its use is considered traditional here and is a distinctive feature of the people. The powder begins to be applied from birth to the face, neck, hands as a protective agent against curses and the evil eye, infertility and bad influence, as well as the scorching sun. Patterns can be very diverse - circles, stripes, leaves, they are considered a sign of beauty. Gradually, this remedy became popular in other Asian countries, where medical use was also found for it due to its beneficial properties. Thanaka powder is now used all over the world.
What is tanaka? It is a paste or powder made from the wood of certain trees found in tropical climates. Most often, the raw material of perennial plants of the Murraya genus is used, although there is evidence that the product is also made from elephant apple wood. The way to make it is pretty simple. From the very first day to the present, they have been practicing manual production. So, they take a piece of a tree trunk and rub it on a stone moistened with water. The result is a paste that can be used immediately or dried to form a powder.
Tanaka in its pure form (a piece of wood, paste or powder) is an absolutely natural product that does not contain fragrances, parabens, silicones, preservatives. This is precisely what explains its wide range of useful effects.
Thanaka can be of different grinds. Additional properties also depend on this. For example, a powder with a larger grain can be used as a scrub to remove keratinized particles of the epidermis, cleansing it, to stimulate metabolism and accelerate regeneration. A finely ground product is used to prepare masks or cream.
Nowadays, many cosmetic companies are actively using tanaka as their main ingredient. So, various masks, creams, powders are produced with this powder. Of course, in this form, the product will contain many excipients and therefore is less useful.
