DIY Homemade Self-Tanners That Won’t Fade

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By Patricia Rios
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These homemade self-tanners are not only easy to whip up but also nourish your skin while giving you that desired bronzed look:

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  1. Coffee Bronzing Oil
    • Ingredients:
      • 1 tablespoon dark or medium roast ground coffee
      • 2-3 ounces of olive or jojoba oil
      • 1 tablespoon shimmer eye shadow or bronze mica powder
    • How to Prepare:
      • Grind coffee and mica powder together.
      • Mix with olive or jojoba oil and let it sit for 2 days to develop the color.
    • How to Use:
      • Apply on clean skin and let it dry.
      • Store in the fridge for up to a month.
  2. Cocoa and Essential Oil DIY Tanner
    • Ingredients:
      • 1-2 tablespoons of baking cocoa
      • 1 cup unscented lotion
      • A few drops of frankincense essential oil (optional)
    • How to Prepare:
      • Mix cocoa with unscented lotion until smooth.
      • Add frankincense oil if desired.
    • How to Use:
      • Exfoliate, apply the lotion, and let it dry.
      • Safe for facial use too.
  3. Black Tea and Rose Water Tanning Mist
    • Ingredients:
      • 1 cup rose water
      • 5-6 black tea bags
    • How to Prepare:
      • Steep tea bags in heated rose water for 30 minutes.
      • Transfer to a spray bottle once cooled.
    • How to Use:
      • Spritz on dry, clean skin for a golden glow.
      • Store in the fridge for up to a week.
  4. Cocoa and Lavender Sunless Tanning Lotion
    • Ingredients:
      • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
      • 5-6 drops lavender essential oil
      • 3 tablespoons body lotion
    • How to Prepare:
      • Mix cocoa powder, lavender oil, and body lotion until smooth.
    • How to Use:
      • Apply generously and evenly.
      • Store in the fridge for up to a month.

Final Thoughts: Glow Safely and Naturally

With these DIY self-tanners, you can achieve a radiant, sun-kissed look without compromising your skin’s health. Embrace your natural beauty and enjoy that glow year-round!

Remember, always allow the tanner to fully absorb into your skin before getting dressed to avoid any unwanted stains. Happy tanning!

Pat

Patricia Rios

I have been writing makeup and beauty content for more than ten years. My passion is to uplift you, my reader, to feel better about yourself.

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