Why Do Thais Put Talc On Their Faces?

[Lite Beer]

An idiotic post and replies to it have been removed.

[trainman34014]

My Father, who spent almost his entire adult life in the Military would not let my Mother use Talcum Powder on any member of the family as he said they were taught way back in the late 30's that it was poison and blocks skin pores. Never used it and didn't allow my family to either but TIT and Wifey uses the ruddy stuff every day when exiting the shower. Nothing I say or do can change this as one word from me and she does exactly what she wants to do anyway !

[Scully]

I need it for my balls here, it's sweaty without,

i figure the same goes for face, but that isnt as itchy

Try the menthol talc on betty swallocks, invigorating indeed.

[poanoi]

I need it for my balls here, it's sweaty without,

i figure the same goes for face, but that isnt as itchy

Try the menthol talc on betty swallocks, invigorating indeed.

Thanks for suggestion, i might just do that, i need some invigorating after 3 very long years in dead relation

[RubbaJohnny]

The nasal inhale is called Poy-Sian widely sold

[cobra]

To look more white and and stop from getting darker I believe....

This was my understanding also, to basically look less village.

[David48]

*BTW, a well-known Thai secret is that they are great for mosquito bites too. You just unscrew the bottom and apply the liquid directly to the bite. Itch is gone, presto!

Might try that ... I need some relief right about now.

[nokbird]

Because it is cheaper than whitening cream and they are addicted to look white.

[hookedondhamma]

Lol even though white is considered right here, i doubt many do it to look like their more socially accepted counterparts. It probably would be taken as a highly embarrassing joke if that were the real reason. After all, there are lightening creamy and makeup in abundance here. Even lux has bar soap for the financially frugal with catchy names for the lightening game. The powdering is just another aspect of their culture many don't understand, which makes it all the better to just go and ask a Thai, if one can.

[Chittychangchang]

Lol even though white is considered right here, i doubt many do it to look like their more socially accepted counterparts. It probably would be taken as a highly embarrassing joke if that were the real reason. After all, there are lightening creamy and makeup in abundance here. Even lux has bar soap for the financially frugal with catchy names for the lightening game. The powdering is just another aspect of their culture many don't understand, which makes it all the better to just go and ask a Thai, if one can.

I've asked Thais and they give an assortment of reply's such as previous posts but not one definative answer. IMHO there doesn't seem like there is any rythm or reason. Btw that prickly heat powder is a life saver for the heat rash

[hookedondhamma]

Yes it is Chitty! I was a non-believer until someone gave me a can, and if i ever have to return home, i will stock up quite a bit ...

[wildorchid]

1. to look more white,
   
2. it has a cooloing afect
   
3. helps take away the oil on the face
   
4. to look more beautiful
   
5. to sooth itcy feeling
   
6. helps with heat rash
   

other cultures do it for those and more resons,

ask the maynmar why they do it? as some have diferent shapes, circles, srips, leaf, etc.

[rucus7]

"Wondering if anyone knows the answer, as i have not the foggiest as to why some thais put talcum powder on their faces. "

Because they can. And it is not mandatory.

[Potosi]

It's just body care. I appreciate the way Thais care for body hygiene. Have you been to countries which are famos for their perfumes? The perfume substitute water... disgusting...

I agree. Thais however don't understand that a hot shower is no substitute for antibiotics.