Coffeeshop waiters, ready for action. Many people wear the thanaka, a yellow-white cosmetic applied to the face. Some consider this a beauty secret among women, although men also wear it. It is also used for protection against the sun. The cream is made by grinding the bark of the thanaka tree with water.

Coffeeshop waiters, ready for action. Many people wear the thanaka, a yellow-white cosmetic applied to the face. Some consider this a beauty secret among women, although men also wear it. It is also used for protection against the sun. The cream is made by grinding the bark of the thanaka tree with water.