If like me you do not tan or if you simply like to be tanned all year, this article is for you. You have probably already understood; I am going to speak you about self-tanners. As some of you know, self-tanners are known to abound of questionable ingredients. Some are also very good at staining your clothes or at giving a beautiful orange-carrot look. Organic Self-tanners however do not contain comedogenic or even dangerous ingredients. Nonetheless, they are made of natural actives that give the skin a very natural tanned look. But then we fall again on the problem of the organics products: the price!
So I have a solution for you, a powder called
natural DHA. It is obtained by fermentation of corn or sugar cane. It is naturally present in the composition of plants. It is said to be non-toxic and harmless for health, the active ingredient goes on the upper layers of the skin and therefore is not absorbed by the skin .These sugars react and produce brown pigments that give color to the tanned skin. How to make your own self-tanner? The powder is available on Aromazone for 3.5 euros, just add it to your cream. It is advisable to shed between 1-3% for a healthy glow and up to 8% for a self-tanning effect. Moreover if you want a harmonious and lasting result, you just have to scrub your skin before. Then, after applying the self-tanner do not forget to wash your hands thoroughly.
Otherwise it is also possible to use the
“Egypt henna” as a self-tanner! You can do it in a salon but if you do not want it to cost you an arm and a leg you can also do it yourself by mixing henna with a little bit of water and let it dry where you want to be tanned. Finally : henna is also very useful to scrub and soften the skin, it tightens pores and to calm complexion.