Burmese people with Thanaka

Thanaka (Burmese: သနပ်ခါး) is a yellowish-white cosmetic paste made from ground bark, emits a fragrant scent similar to sandalwood, cools the skin and provides protection from the sun. It is a distinctive feature of the culture of Myanmar, seen commonly applied to the face and sometimes the arms of women and girls, and is used to a lesser extent also by men, boys and children.