Summer is coming fast so I decided to create a post about the best self-tanners that are natural/organic, non-toxic, cruelty-free, and have no fake tan smell.
I personally avoid sunbathing as much as I can because I want to protect my skin from UV rays, and whenever I do sunbathe I apply tons of SPF cream. So I never get any real tan whatsoever.
If you’re like me, then using non-toxic self-tanners is an excellent and healthy way to get that glow. Not only in the summer but in the spring as well, when you want to start wearing dresses with naked legs.
Let’s move on to my small list of natural self-tanners!
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1. Vita Liberata
Vita Liberata is so famous that even celebrities use their products.
This Vita Liberata Fabulous Self-Tanning Gradual Lotion is an intensely hydrating lotion, packed with certified organic botanicals. It feels like a moisturizer but develops natural-looking tanning, that can be deepened with daily use. It can be used for the face as well.
The best part is that it contains an Odor Remove™ technology that makes their products odor-free.
What I love about this product is that ingredient that forms the base of it is not simple water but organic Aloe Vera gel which extremely moisturizes and heals the skin, as well as enhances its elasticity. It also contains natural Glycerin, Shea Butter, vitamin E (antioxidant), and various plant extracts rich in vitamins and minerals, as well as natural silk and hyaluronic acid.
The main active tanning ingredient used in Vita Liberata tanners is DHA, which is derived from organic sugar beet.
The brand is cruelty-free as well.
In order to apply the moisturizer thoroughly you can use a special Tanning Glove – it will help to get a flawless tan. And it’s so soft that you can use it for delicate areas such as the neck and decollete as well.
2. KORA Organics
Kora Organics is a beauty brand created by Victoria’s Secret ex-model Miranda Kerr. They offer amazing natural, organic, vegan, and cruelty-free products. What’s most unique about this brand is that each product is charged with positive affirmations during the process of manufacturing. This is based on scientific evidence that water and other substances absorb vibrations that come from words. I actually saw a movie about this, I think it was called “Water” in Russian.
This Gradual Self-Tanning Lotion is a hydrating body moisturizer that creates a natural and gradual glow with daily use. It also smells like Lavender as it contains Lavender essential oil. You can add a little to your face cream twice a week and it will leave you with the right amount of coverage so you can skip foundation during the summer!
The DHA (an ingredient that causes tan) used in this product is naturally derived from sugar. The molecules in sugar turn brown in time, hence it delivers that naturally tanning effect.
3. The Organic Pharmacy
The Organic Pharmacy Self-Tan lotion contains organic Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Sesame Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, and Sunflower Seed Oil. It deeply moisturizes the skin and creates a natural tan, without leaving any fake tan smell.
The DHA (an ingredient that causes tan) used in this product is an Ecocert-approved ingredient, derived from sugar beet.
The brand is cruelty-free as well.
Do you like using self-tanners? Have you tried any of these? Please leave that in the comments below 💖
