It is used as a mask to whiten the skin. The rice is soaked for a while, then pounded together with papaya leaves, turmeric root, and other ingredients. The paste is made into small balls and dried in the sun. For use one of the balls is mixed with a little water to make a paste, applied to the face overnight, and then washed off.
borak sina'
A face powder of the brand name Mei-mei.
It is bought in sidewalk stalls. It is used for the decorations of a bride’s face. Older women use it for their faces and arms when bathing.