The Sama-Bajau women uses a natural paste called Burak to beautify their faces.
Made from pounded rice, turmeric and other ingredients, Burak also serves as natural sunblock. It is applied to the face as a wet paste and eventually dries creating a white or yellowish coating.
Below are photos of beautiful women from Tawi-Tawi with burak on their faces.
Photos are taken in Languyan, Tawi-Tawi during the Agal-Agal Festival. Photography by Nanardx Navarro.
Made from pounded rice, turmeric and other ingredients, Burak also serves as natural sunblock. It is applied to the face as a wet paste and eventually dries creating a white or yellowish coating.
Below are photos of beautiful women from Tawi-Tawi with burak on their faces.
