Borak (cosmetic)

It is traditionally used by the Sama-Bajau people of the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Borak is most commonly used by Sama-Bajau women to protect the face and exposed skin areas from the harsh tropical sun at sea.

The powder is first soaked in water to form a paste before being applied on the face.

In Myanmar, thanaka, a yellow-white cosmetic paste made of ground tree bark, is traditionally used for sun protection.

In Madagascar, a paste of wood called masonjoany is worn for decoration as well as for sun protection.