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Heading to the beach, pool, or lake this summer? What would a day by the water be without a little color? The goal is not to turn into a lobster; rather, it should be to get a subtle kiss from the sun in the form of a tan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spending a lot of time in the sun can be dangerous if you don\u2019t take the proper measures to protect your skin. You can continue to apply sunscreen (preferably a safe mineral version<\/a>) and spend trade off between sun exposure and time in the shade. Should you want to absorb some free vitamin D<\/a> and tan, you may want to use a tanning oil<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does Tanning Oil Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Essentially, a tanning oil helps to accelerate the process of tanning when you are out in the sun. Tanning oils attract more UV rays to help you achieve a deeper tan by allowing your skin to absorb them at an increased rate. When you apply a thin layer of tanning oil to the skin, you lower the skin\u2019s refractive index. The result is a nice looking tan, but how healthy is this process for your skin? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most tanning oils lack SPF protection, even if you use natural oils, including coconut oil<\/a>, sunflower oil, or olive oil. Most tanning oils have 15 SPF or less, but that is not enough to protect your skin from UV rays<\/a>. Without proper SPF protection, the skin is not protected from sun exposure. Tanning is inherently \u201cnot great\u201d for your skin, but you can tan smartly. If you want to tan, try to use an SPF of at least 30 and reapply every couple hours. Don\u2019t forget to find shade so you aren\u2019t in the sun for too long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A quick note: tanning is ultimately caused by an increase of melanin pigment formation. That only results from damage to the skin from harmful UV rays. Just keep that in mind when you decide to tan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sun Protective Natural Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is very important to understand that natural oils do not offer the same sun protection as natural oils. A 2021 study found that raspberry seed oil sits around 2.6 SPF, while carrot seed, coconut and wheat germ oils range from 0 to 2.8 SPF. A previous study from 2010 looked at the SPF of carrier oils and essential oils. Carrier oils ranged from 2 to 8 SPF, while essential oils ranged from 1 to 7 SPF. Olive oil and peppermint<\/a> essential oil scored the highest. The only downside is that the study wasn\u2019t conducted on human skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though the DIY tanning oil recipe in this article is not the same as regular sunscreen<\/a>, it is healthier than a store bought tanning oil. This tanning oil contains olive oil, which has oleic acid and supports clearer skin. It also helps repair sun damage<\/a> and may soothe dry skin. Plus, olive oil has high levels of squalene, which protects skin cells from aging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This tanning oil also contains avocado oil, which helps increase collagen production. Avocado oil is also rich in UV-protectant carotenoids, which offer mild protection from sun damage. Carrot seed oil offers vitamin A and vitamin E protection, which help fight off UV rays. Finally, raspberry seed oil is rich in antioxidants and doesn\u2019t leave a greasy film after application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIY Tanning Oil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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