Tanaka (Thanakha) is a traditional secret used by women in Myanmar for more than 2000 years. The Tanaka Tree bark extract has deep nourishing, hydrating and cooling properties, and is a tried and tested formula used to maintain skin condition even under the hot sun, blocking out harmful UV rays and external pollutants. Together with pure vegetable and fruit extracts, aloe vera and essential oils this non-greasy body cream provides natural and effective care and protection for your skin.
Key ingredients:
Tanaka Bark - tanaka tree bark extract has deep nourishing, hydrating and cooling properties, and is a tried and tested formula used to maintain skin condition even under the hot sun, blocking out harmful UV rays and external pollutants.
Shea Butter - shea butter nourishes the skin with Vitamins A, E and F. Vitamins A and E help maintain the skin and keep it clear and healthy. They are particularly helpful for sun damaged skin. They help prevent premature wrinkles and facial lines. Vitamin F acts as a skin protector and rejuvenator. Shea Butter easily penetrates the skin allowing the skin to breathe while not clogging the pores.
Cocoa Butter - cocoa butter contains natural antioxidants it is naturally rich in Vitamin E as well as a number of other vitamins and minerals. Vitamin E helps to soothe, hydrate, and balance the skin and also provides the skin collagen which assists with wrinkles and other signs of ageing. Cocoa Butter is a superb moisturizer which slows down moisture loss is excellent when used on dry skin.
Kukui Nut Oil – has been used for many years in Hawaii and has only recently become known to the rest of the world. It is prized for its rejuvenating and soothing affects on the skin without leaving a greasy or oily film. It is invaluable for many different skin conditions providing moisture and nourishment to dry, mature and damaged skin.
Sweet Almond Oil - This is a fine, emollient, non-drying fixed oil expressed from the kernel of the sweet almond. Odorless, it is used for conditioning and softening the skin and is great for dry, itchy skin. It is used in massage oils, lotions, balms, soaps and moisturizers.
Jojoba Oil - though technically not an oil, this is a yellow wax pressed from the bean of a dessert plant. It is similar to the skins own sebum. It contains a substance similar to collagen, which gives skin a silky smooth feel. Jojoba oil penetrates deeply to increase skin softness and reduce superficial lines and wrinkles. It seems that the reason jojoba works so well is that the skin accepts it as sebum and allows it to penetrate. Useful for acne, eczema, hair conditioner, inflamed skin, psoriasis.
Aloe Vera - aloe vera is also known as medicinal aloe, medicine plant, burn plant. The best known use of aloe is the topical treatment of minor burns and scalds; the gel can heal wounds, soothe irritable rashes, stings, bites and ulcers and help manage acne and eczema. The aloe gel can be applied as a moisturizing treatment, helping to keep skin smooth and supple and delay the effects of ageing.
Cucumber Extract - cucumber is a natural anti-inflammatory and has an extremely soothing effect on the skin the juice extracted from the vegetable is mildly astringent, and can help reduce puffiness of the skin.
Green Tea Extract - green tea is a strong antioxidant and has been shown to fight bacteria, reduce inflammation and decrease hormone activity. It is particularly good at reducing the effects of age on the skin.
Vitamin C – vitamin C is effective against signs of aging like wrinkles and fine lines. Vitamin C stimulates c collagen synthesis and acts as an anti-oxidant, neutralizing free radicals.
Vitamin E - vitamin E helps to soothe, hydrate, and balance the skin and also provides the skin collagen which assists with wrinkles and other signs of ageing.
Frangipani Essential Oil - Also known as plumeria. Frangipani refreshes and assists in deep cleansing, although often chosen purely for its scent. This rich, heady, exotic oil has a deep expansive quality which encourages a sensual, almost provocative response.
