Years ago, when I was a makeup artist, one of my clients told me that she liked using tea bags as an alternate to fake tanning products. She said that she was using tea to soothe her skin after a long day out in the sun. She went on to explain that it was the tannins in the tea bags that she used that gave her skin a nice, deep, golden hue.
So, I decided to investigate and started reading a bit about the benefits of using tea bags as a natural means to build a tan. After all, tannins are naturally derived from plants and have been used in folk medicinal applications for thousands of years. Tea has natural properties that help to add a hint of colour to your skin and can act as a barrier against the harmful rays of the sun, making your skin less prone to burning!
Next, I took a bit of time and gathered enough tea bags and other ingredients to set about making my own DIY fake tan. I mixed up a few ingredients: tea bags, water, baking soda and a little bit of honey. I then brewed the mixture till it was nice and strong, applied it to my skin and waited for the magic to happen.
After just a few minutes my skin already looked a bit sun-kissed and had a beautiful deep, tanning colour to it. It was like a mini-tan just for me! Plus, since it was a natural means of achieving the golden look it felt great on my skin and didn’t leave me feeling sticky like some other tanning lotions.
So, if you’re looking for a natural way to get healthy, sun-kissed colour, why not try using some tea bags? It’s a cheap, easy and effective way to get a beautiful, natural-looking tan. You’ll be left feeling like a bronzed goddess without breaking the bank! Just try it once and you won’t look back!
Now I’ll tell you what I’ve learned in more detail on this topic. Firstly, the tannins contained in tea bags are perfect for supplying your skin with Vitamin C and other minerals to help keep it healthy. The antioxidants in the tea bags also help protect your skin from the damaging effects of the sun’s rays. Secondly, brewing and applying the tea directly to your skin helps to tan your skin without drying it out. Lastly, the honey contained in the tea mixture helps soothe the skin when the tan is applied and promotes a healthier, youthful looking skin.
Aside from the benefits of tea bags, you can also enhance your tan further by adding a number of other ingredients. Coconut oil, cocoa butter, period and baking soda make great supplements to the tea bags and will help to give you a natural, sun-kissed look.
Not only that, but you can tailor the formula to your own preference. If you prefer a deep colour, you can add more tea bags to the mix. If you want a lighter look, just use fewer tea bags and more of the other ingredients. You can easily create a custom tanning lotion that won’t irritate your skin!
I’ve used tea bags for a fake tan a few times in the past and found it to be an effective and inexpensive way to get the look I want. And aside from the tanning benefits, it’s also a great way to relax stress out of your day—a little bit of hot tea and a few minutes of peace and quiet and you’re ready to go! What could be better, right?
Now, I want to know from you. Have you ever tried using tea bags as a natural means to get a tan? What are some of your other favorite tips for getting a beautiful, sun-kissed look without having to buy special products or going to a tanning salon? Let me know in the comments!
All together, using tea bags to make your own fake tan is an accessible, inexpensive way to attain a beautiful sun-kissed look without leaving the comfort of your own home. And the best part is that you know exactly the ingredients that you’re using to tan your skin. So, why not give it a try? With a little bit of effort and a few simple ingredients you can have a skin-friendly, deep, golden tan!