Tanning oil: 3 simple natural recipes

Summer is the time for a golden tan. If you want to get a beautiful skin tone without harming it, it’s time to pay attention to natural oils. Or even better – make tanning oil yourself. We at joy-pup will tell you how to do it simply, safely and with benefits for your skin. Read also about 5 rules for a successful tan.

Classic tanning oil with coconut and cocoa

This oil makes the skin soft and accelerates the appearance of an even tan. Coconut and cocoa protect the skin from dehydration, and carrot oil gives a light tint and enhances pigmentation. You will need:

• 2 tbsp. coconut oil
• 1 tbsp. cocoa butter
• 1 tsp. carrot oil (rich in beta-carotene)
• 5 drops lavender essential oil (optional)

Melt coconut and cocoa butter in a double boiler, then add carrot oil and essential oil. Mix well, pour into a glass bottle and store in a cool place.

Tanning accelerator oil with olive and walnut oil

Suitable for dark or already tanned skin. Walnut and sea buckthorn oils stimulate melanin production and help achieve a rich bronze shade. Orange oil adds a pleasant aroma and tones the skin. You will need:

• 2 tbsp walnut oil
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sea buckthorn oil
• 5 drops orange essential oil

Mix all the oils in a glass container, shake well and let it sit for 24 hours before using.

Gentle oil for sensitive skin with aloe and jojoba

This oil soothes the skin, protects against inflammation and mild burns. Jojoba and almond nourish, and aloe and chamomile relieve redness and irritation. You will need:

• 2 tbsp. jojoba oil
• 1 tbsp. almond oil
• 1 tsp. aloe vera gel
• 3 drops of chamomile essential oil

Mix the oils and add aloe gel, mix thoroughly until smooth. Store in a dark bottle for no more than 10 days.

To be continued…