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Exfoliate 1-2 days before you plan to tan. Smooth skin holds color evenly, while flaky patches fade first.
Focus on spots that get overlooked: elbows, knees, ankles.
Hydrated skin tans more evenly and holds its color longer. Dry skin means your tan fades faster and looks uneven.
If you're out in direct sun, SPF 15 or higher is non-negotiable. Reapply every 2 hours (or after swimming/sweating).
The sun is strongest between 10am and 4pm. Best time to tan: morning or late afternoon for a safer glow.
More time doesn't always mean a better tan. It often means damage. Start slow: 20-40 minutes, then build gradually.
So choose clean, chemical-free products, like Brazi Bronze's Organic Tanning Oil for a natural glow and hydrated skin. Always wear SPF too!
Laying in one position too long gives uneven color. Rotate every 20-30 minutes for a balanced glow.
Sun and heat dehydrate you fast. Hydration helps skin look smoother, more glowy, and less dry or peely after tanning.
After sun exposure, go for a cool shower, gentle moisturizer, and aloe if needed. Avoid scrubs and harsh soaps right after.
If you want your skin to look more golden and radiant, start eating beta-carotene rich foods a few times a week. Beta-carotene is an antioxidant (and a vitamin A precursor) that supports skin glow, tone, and barrier health over time.
The best tan is a healthy tan
A slow, even glow will always look better than a sunburn
Give your skin time. Avoid overexposure. That's really the whole guide in one sentence.
Long before tanning oil came in a bottle, Indigenous communities across Brazil were using a small red seed called urucum (also known as annatto) to protect their skin from the harsh tropical sun.
Rich in carotenoids, it leaves a warm golden tint on skin while defending it from oxidative stress caused by prolonged sun exposure.
So when we built our own tanning oil, urucum was the obvious place to start. Here's what we make with it.
Experience a healthier glow with our 100% natural, organic tanning oil, free from harmful chemicals, GMOs, and pesticides. Enriched with urucum seeds, beta carotene, and vitamins A & E, it deeply nourishes, hydrates, and enhances your tan. Vegan, cruelty-free, and kind to your skin and the planet.
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This oil is formulated for body use only. It's rich and potent, and it doesn't contain SPF, so facial skin (which is thinner and more sensitive) is more likely to burn. It's still packed with antioxidants that help protect skin from environmental stress, just save it for the neck down.
No. The color comes from urucum's natural beta-carotene, which works with your body's own melanin production rather than staining the skin the way some self-tanners can. You'll get a deeper, more natural-looking tan instead of an orange tint.
The beta-carotene in the oil is known to support your body's natural melanin production, the process responsible for skin color, which can help you tan quicker and deeper. Everyone's skin responds a little differently, so more oil doesn't mean an instant tan. Give it time and consistency.
Many of our customers do, since the oil is free of harsh chemicals and preservatives and works well as a daily moisturizing body oil on or off the sun. That said, we're not doctors, so please check with yours first about sun exposure and skincare during pregnancy.
It can, since the beta-carotene that gives your skin that glow can also transfer to lighter fabrics. We'd suggest darker swimsuits and towels while you're using it, just to be safe.
The base oil is sweet almond oil, so we don't recommend this product for anyone with a nut allergy. For everyone else, we still suggest patch testing a small area first. If you notice a rash, stop use, and if you experience a sunburn or anything that feels like a medical concern, seek care right away.
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