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Secret of Cambodian Beauty

If it is your first experience to live in Phnom Penh in March, you may ask yourself why women put on themselves warm clothing such as pullover, long skirt, socks, gloves, mask, hat... whilst the mercury keeps rising in the city. There are perhaps lots of possible answers like the culture or Cambodian women's code of conduct; but the only and unique reply behind the questioning is the Beauty. Cambodian women dress up in this style to protect their skin from the merciless heat of the sun and to be more white. Yes, you may be shocked to hear that being white is a criteria of beauty in Cambodian society; but, believe us, whitening creams have more success in Cambodian market than any solar or tan cream.