Today we are getting into self tanners. I would like to say, I'm quite seasoned in all sorts of tanning. I did professional spray tanning for over 10 years, built an entire business on tanning all the folks in the country music scene here in Nashville. As a teen in the 2000's I did enough damage to my skin to live in fear of a tanning bed and laying out in the sun nowadays. But, I do love a nice glow to the skin. I have used SO many tanners. I used the good, the bad, and the ugly! I used one once that made me look like I had a green tint and had to leave it on for 24 hours and then wash off to reveal a dark, golden glow, that still did not look natural. I have smelled and sacrificed many sheets sleeping with these tanners on. Some work, some didn't. The ingredients in self tanners that I used make me shudder to even think about it.
Self tanners definitely have improved over the years but there is one big thing I had a problem with. Even when I spray tanned my own clients I still lacked in this department- hydration! You had to sacrifice your skin's hydration for a tan. And I really hate that! I tend to be on the dry side anyways, so not putting lotion on even once after showering is not fun for me. I can just feel my skin getting drier by the second!
But I am here today to tell you- there is hope! There a clean, naturally beautiful, hydrating self tanner out there! With lots of options! Beauty By Earth is a clean brand with high standards and I really love everything about them! I have been using their tanning lotions and mouse for years and it just works! It smells good, it has fantastic ingredients, it gives a beautiful glow that you can get from one use or you can layer to get a darker, buildable glow. And!! It hydrates!! You are getting beauty benefits while tanning. Can you ask for more?? Let's go over all the options shall we?
First off I have to say- all Beauty By Earth tanners have zero dyes, synthetics fragrances, parabens, or fillers. They are made with vegan ingredients. They are leaping bunny certified, powered by clean air, minimal waste, clean ingredients only, recyclable packaging, and plastic neutral partnership.
Self Tanner Drops- I love this concept. It's easy to add into your skincare and body-care routine. You don't change a thing- just add a couple drops into your moisturizer and you're good to go. Another thing I love about it? You can really customize this one. The more drops, the darker it is. The more often you add it into your moisturizer, the darker you get. Easy.
Mousse- I love a mousse. These are super easy to apply and I find that a mousse gives you more color quicker! This mousse smells amazing, dries quick! It's my fave!
Lotions- This option is great when you really want to build a tan or if you're quite fair. Plus, if you find tanners fade quick because you're so dry- this is the one for you! This lotion adds so much hydration on top of a beautiful, buildable tan.
**I also love that Beauty By Earth has a face specific lotion for tanning. This doesn't clog pores, it has anti-aging ingredients and tans?? You know I love a good multipurpose product and this is it!!
Face Tanner Serum- This is so easy to apply to the face and add a glow. But hear this- if you're new to tanning the face use the face tanning lotion! But if you're a seasoned pro like I am- the serum is fantastic! You throw this on before your moisturizer or face oil and you're good to go!
Self Tanning Water Mist- Y'all, I love this. Spraying this mist on the face is one of the easiest ways to get a glow. I still use all the products above for different purposes, but if I ever feel like I need a little boost of color on the face or, I have used a product that has gotten my tanner to fade faster on my face (which lots of products do!) this mist is perfect! Our faces tend to turn the skin cells over faster anyways due to our regenerating products, exfoliations, etc so this mist is the perfect fit to keep that glow!
And the biggest thing of all-- Beauty by Earth has high standards in their products and ingredients and they do so much good for our Earth. What more can you ask for?
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