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