Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Traditional Khmer Beauty Techniques


By Ou Mom

Although modern cosmetics and giant beauty brands, the likes of which you find around the world, have infiltrated the beauty industry Cambodia, some Cambodian families still opt for their daughters to indulge in ancient Khmer beauty techniques. These herbal potions and methods are believed to enhance a woman’s beauty while improving the texture of skin.


In Cambodia, the motto is - the lighter the skin, the better. Traditionally Cambodian women have protected the vitality and the colour of their skin with three renowned techniques - herbal steam, Ponlei (a kind of ginger) powder, and the classic routine of staying out of the sunlight (Read full stories on 7Days this Friday..!)

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