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Often in winter, I look really bad.

And I would like so much to have a more tanned complexion that exudes health ... as if I had gone on vacation in the sun ...

So I'll start by making a little confession to you.

I admit that I have already visited UV tanning booths a few times.

Thinking about it, I wonder how I could have done that ...

This type of tanning is dangerous for your health. And when I have told you that I am red, you will understand how crazy it is!

Naturally, my skin is like porcelain, and when I'm tanned to the max, I barely reach what you might call "light beige" (and again, you would say that to please me).

Obviously, needless to say, it was downright stupid of me to go to those UV booths. And above all, I will never set foot there again now that I know this natural self-tanning technique that is safe for my health.

When I stopped UV, I looked for other ways to tan my skin. I have tried a few self-tanners over the years but have never been convinced.

They smell bad, they're complicated to apply, and they're made from an assortment of chemicals.

No more chemical cosmetics!

If you try to reduce your consumption of cosmetic chemicals, the self-tanner is one of the first to be banned!

When I stopped using these store-bought self-tanners, I just left my skin naturally pale. I remain convinced that there is no shame in having skin that does not tan. Most of the time I wear shorts and skirts without shame.

But I have to admit that I would like, sometimes, to add a light tan color to my legs, especially in the summer.

After researching the subject, reading lots of articles, reviews, and also doing my own tests, I think I found a natural homemade self-tanner that gave exactly the color I wanted.

My legs went from pale to golden, as if the sun had kissed them.

The recipe for homemade self-tanner

Ingredients

- 8 organic black tea bags

- 500 ml of water

- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract

- A spray bottle

How to do

1. Boil the water and the vanilla extract in a saucepan.

2. Stir.

3. Add the tea bags to the pot.

4. Let it steep for at least eight minutes.

5. Let the infusion cool completely for at least thirty minutes.

How to use it

There are a few steps you should take before applying the homemade self-tanner.

First of all, make sure your skin is well exfoliated. For that, nothing very complicated, it is enough to pass a good wash of washcloth on the targeted areas, that is to say the arms, the face and the legs.

Do this scrub a few hours before applying your self-tanner.

It is also a good idea to hydrate your skin as it is easier to achieve a more even tanned complexion. By the way, here is a homemade moisturizer recipe.

Once your skin is ready, and your self-tanner has cooled, pour the mixture into a spray bottle. It's time to apply it.

I use the simplest method possible: I spray the product on my legs and I massage with my hands. Once I spread it evenly I let it dry and then add another layer.

I repeat the operation 4 or 5 times. It may sound like a lot, but the tanner dries quickly. It never takes me more than 10 min to apply it.

Ok, but does it really work?

Well, yeah ! It really works! I'm not saying that when I put on my homemade self-tanner people ask me where I spent my sunny vacation, but what is certain is that my legs are a darker color and it's just the same prettier :-)

Did you know that women during WWII used this method to darken their legs and make it look like they were wearing amber stockings (when it was in short supply)? Or just to look good!

What I love most about this homemade self-tanner does it smell good. If you know the smell of commercial self-tanners, you will agree with me that there is no comparison.

But I want to be honest with you: this homemade self-tanner still has 2 drawbacks.

First of all, it is not completely waterproof. It does not bleed, but it does not hold up very well to a shower.

Second, tea is perishable. This self-tanner should be kept in the refrigerator in a glass container. But even in the fridge, it will not keep no more than a week or two.

If you think you're not going to use all of it, halve the proportions to make less.

But even taking these 2 drawbacks into account, I think this product is just great.

Since neither UV nor chemical tanners are options for me, I haven't been able to get tanned legs for years.

So for me, this DIY self-tanner is really perfect.

It's easy to make, easy to use, and I plan to keep it by me for the rest of the season. For once, we will no longer call me "the pale" :-)

For a more pronounced tanned complexion

Like I said, I have a very fair complexion. This particular recipe has worked well for me, but people with darker skin might want something stronger.

In my recipe, I use a ratio of 1 tea bag to 60 ml of water. For a stronger solution, you can use a ratio of 1 sachet to 30 ml of water.

I let the tea steep for 8 min but you can let it steep longer to get a darker solution.

One thing is for sure, I think you should avoid adding more vanilla because I think it would result in a sticky solution.

Your turn...

Have you tried this self-tanner? Let us know in the comments if it worked well for you. We can't wait to hear from you!

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