Tanning Oil for Tanning? No, for Intensifying Your Tan

Highly effective, tanning oil is a sun care product known for intensifying tans and helping to achieve a deep tan, but only on dark or already tanned skin.

Its 0+ SPF means it offers no protection for the skin and creates a magnifying glass effect with the sun. That’s why we do not recommend its use on irritated or damaged skin. It is also not recommended for fair skin.

Scented with island fragrances like monoi or vanilla, it nourishes the skin and deeply prepares it.

Incorporating tanning oil into your routine
Several times throughout the day, it is recommended to apply a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 to 50, depending on your skin type. After a day at the beach or pool, a good shower is essential. A gentle exfoliant is regularly recommended to maintain a radiant tan.

After showering, the skin needs after-sun care such as a satin dry oil or a body lotion. Tanning oil can be applied in a very thin layer to nourish the skin. Although oily, it does not feel sticky and absorbs easily, provided you spread it well on your hands before applying it to your body.

Tanning oil can be applied all over the body. However, it is best to avoid using it as an after-sun night treatment on the face, on combination to oily skin, as it may accelerate sebum production. Tanning oil should be reserved for very dry skin.

The benefits of tanning oil
Tanning oil acts as a hydration concentrate. With its rich texture, it prevents the formation of rough areas, which can appear dull or even grayish, such as elbows, knees, feet, and hands. These areas need extra hydration. A thick layer of oil overnight helps renew the skin.

Versatile, tanning oil is a product that keeps well and can be used all year round. It can be applied in winter to chapped hands, cracked skin, or on calluses on the feet to soften the skin.

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