This DIY self tanner can give you an envy inspiring glow year round plus it is a natural self tanner DIY.
I can burn easily, which is why I came up with this homemade sunscreen recipe and this homemade sunburn relief cream.
Homemade Self Tanner Ingredients
1 cup unscented good quality lotion
1 to 2 tablespoons of baking cocoa
8 to 10 drops frankincense essential oil (optional)
Small Mason jar (or airtight glass container)
DIY Self Tanner Directions
1. Add baking cocoa to lotion and mix well, ensuring you break up all the chunks. This is what gives the DIY self tanner color.
2. Optional: Add frankincense essential oil.
Homemade self tanner tip: Frankincense essential oil is a great addition to this DIY self tanner because it has antiseptic, anti-fungal, antibacterial, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
3. Scoop homemade self tanner into a jar, seal, and store in a cool dry place.
Apply Homemade Self Tanner
1. In the shower, use an exfoliating scrub to remove any dry dead skin.
2. Pat skin dry.
3. Gently rub a small amount (a light layer) of the DIY self tanner onto your skin.
4. Allow the DIY self tanner to dry completely before getting dressed.
Will you try this homemade self tanner recipe? Please share in the comments!
DIY Self Tanner
Want to give your skin a sun-kissed glow without the expusre to harmful sun rays or chemical filled products? No problem! Whip up a batch of this DIY self tanner, which requires just a few minutes and 3 ingredients!
Materials
- 1 cup unscented good quality lotion
- 1 to 2 tablespoons of baking cocoa
- 8 to 10 drops frankincense essential oil (optional)
- Small Mason jar (or airtight glass container)
Instructions
- Add baking cocoa to lotion and mix well, ensuring you break up all the chunks. This is what gives the DIY self tanner color, and if you do not break up the chunks the coloring will not be even!
Homemade self tanner tip: Use a food processor or stand mixer. - Optional: Add frankincense essential oil.
Homemade self tanner tip: Frankincense essential oil is a great addition to this DIY self tanner because it has antiseptic, anti-fungal, antibacterial, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory properties. It will fight off acne causing infections, if it can’t prevent them from happening in the first place, and soothe inflamed skin. Frankincense essential oil also has astringent properties that can make pores appear smaller. - Scoop homemade self tanner into a jar, seal, and store in a cool dry place.
Notes
To use:
1. In the shower, use an exfoliating scrub to remove any dry dead skin.
Homemade self tanner tip: Try a homemade sugar scrub like these matcha green tea bars or microdermabrasion paste.
2. Pat skin dry.
3. Gently rub a small amount (a light layer) of the DIY self tanner onto your skin. Since this is a natural self tanner DIY recipe, it is safe to use on your face!
4. Allow the DIY self tanner to dry completely before getting dressed.
Homemade self tanner tip: Since this is a natural self tanner DIY recipe (meaning it doesn’t contain chemicals and additives), it will run if it gets wet. I repeat, this is not a DIY self tanner that doesn t wash off! So, if you’re heading to the pool or rain is in the forecast, skip this DIY self tanner for the day.
Meredith says
How long does it last? Is it wash off and gone or does it pigment your skin for several days? Also, how easily does it streak and is the color orange-y?
Thanks for the recipe!
Tiffanie says
I would like to k ow the answer to these questions as well
DIY Self Tanner says
It doesn’t last as long as commercial self tanners, but if you use it on a regular basis, it will stain the skin. But you will have to apply every time after you shower. If you exfolaite on a regular basis, it shouldn’t leave streaks or an orange color.