Lite Beer Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 An idiotic post and replies to it have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 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 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poanoi Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubbaJohnny Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 The nasal inhale is called Poy-Sian widely sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 To look more white and and stop from getting darker I believe.... This was my understanding also, to basically look less village. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 *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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nokbird Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Because it is cheaper than whitening cream and they are addicted to look white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookedondhamma Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chittychangchang Posted December 21, 2012 Author Share Posted December 21, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookedondhamma Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 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 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildorchid Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 to look more white, it has a cooloing afect helps take away the oil on the face to look more beautiful to sooth itcy feeling 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rucus7 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 "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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potosi Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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