You can quickly make a natural {depending on the lotion you use} self tanner, that gives you a perfectly sun kissed, bronzed look in an instant. Simply mix your favorite lotion with cocoa powder and apply. You can easily adjust for skin tone, by gradually adding in the cocoa power. Remember, it will only last until your next shower.
No orange shade or streaks. You can see exactly where you are applying it, and as it is blending in you do not have to worry that you might have missed a spot, or that your knees, elbows and ankles will be a darker shade, as it can happen with self tanners that darken throughout the day.
Keep in mind that you want to use a lotion which is complimentary in scent to the aroma of cocoa. I used a light coconut scented lotion, and the combo smells amazing. Of course, an unscented lotion would be great as well. A lotion with a slight shimmer would look great around your collar bone and shins. It's best to exfoliate before applying any self tanner, and waiting a few hours after shaving before applying. Have fun! :)
interesting - never heard of doing it that way - good heads up!
ReplyDeletewow interesting!!!
ReplyDeleteooooh! love this! i'm addicted to self tanners and getting mystic tans. i'll have to try this when i don't have time for either.
ReplyDeleteNo way! Does it actually stay on? I can't use self tanner because my skin is so sensitive that I break out. I'll have to try this!
ReplyDeleteoh wow Iva! you are a real domestic Goddess gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI bet it smells a lot better than the stuff you buy!
ReplyDeleteSounds great but wouldn't it leave marks on my clothes???
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Who'da thought?! Thanks :)
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What a great idea! Does it rub off on clothes at all?
ReplyDeleteWOW, so interesting, and worth a try, xoxo
ReplyDeleteFor reals? I've never thought of using coca in a non edible way. So interesting!
ReplyDeleteinteresting idea! I wish it would last longer though. I have been thinking about getting self tanner to cover all the veins in my legs! Maybe I will try this though :)
ReplyDeleteno way haha
ReplyDeleteand plus you'll smell delicious!
are ya serious! this is awesome. thanks girl! xoxo
ReplyDeleteAwesome. I'll have to give this a try.
ReplyDeleteThat's a pretty great idea and I like that it actually smells good!
ReplyDeleteyou are a genious! and i bet you smell good too!! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!
ReplyDeleteAmazing idea! I'll be sending to my daughter who lives in Seattle - hasn't seen much sun this year.
ReplyDeleteOk I'm a pale mess, so I'm totally going to test this out! Thanks girly:-)
ReplyDeleteahhh thats so awesome!
ReplyDeletethanks for the tip dear.<3
I'm totally gonna try this! (lol I'm VERY pale - I need all the help I can get!)
ReplyDeletefascinating!! i might have to give this a whirl!
ReplyDeleteInteresting. Have you tried this? I am in hawaii right now so I think the tan will happen naturally. Let's just hope I don't get sunburned!
ReplyDeletewow this is awesome!
ReplyDeleteinteresting) of zametku)
ReplyDeletei wonder if bugs would bite me more smelling like cocoa powder? (the mosquitoes are crazy here). i might have to try it on my legs and see what happens.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is sheer brilliance.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the idea! :)
what if you sweat? does it leave streaks?
ReplyDeleteHmnm..interesting.. I never heard or thought of doing it.. but its all natural so there is no harm to give it a try..thanks alot for sharing.. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my...I just tried this on an arm...it smells sooo good! Makes me want to eat myself! Doesn't leave streaks on clothing or anything! Such a great trick!
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