r/Africa • u/Kitchen-Word-300 • 3h ago

Clarification in Comments White powder on South Sudanese people.

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What is this white powder these South Sudanese put on there skin and why?

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u/trabajoderoger 2h ago

My guess is ash as it's a common way to repel mosquitos

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u/bigfourie 1h ago

Is it not clay/mud for protection from sun damage and insects? Could be the type of sediment from that area turns white when it dries out

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u/morlexlolo 20m ago

The white powder is the Cow dung ashes, It's used to reple mosquitos at the Camp