Follow these steps to prepare your own unique suntan depending on your skin type:

For normal skin:

• 4 tbsp. sesame oil
• 4 tbsp. wheat-germ oil
• 8 tsp. hazelnut oil
• 8 tsp. walnut oil
• 10 drops of lavender essential oil

For dry skin:

• 4 tsp. avocado oil
• 4 tsp. hazelnut oil
• 4 tbsp. sesame oil
• 4 tsp. walnut oil
• 4 tsp. wheat-germ oil
• 6 drops of calendula essential oil
• 4 drops of patchouli essential oil

Mix all the ingredients together in a small bottle. It is important to shake the mixture well before each use as well, since the oils will separate when allowed to stand for long periods of time. Store the suntan oil in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.

For better results, you can exfoliate the skin before heading to the beach to remove dead cells and prepare your skin for better tanning.

Tips:

• Natural suntan oils will keep for about 2-3 months. Refrigerate for maximum freshness. Do not use oils that smell rancid or sour, as they have lost effectiveness.
• Do not add citrus essential oils to your suntan oil. They can cause brown spots to develop after sunbathing that can last for years or even a lifetime.
• Natural suntan oil is not waterproof, so be sure to reapply after swimming.
• If you are fair-skinned, stay out of the sun between 10:30 a.m. and 4:00 P.M., when the sun’s rays are strongest.
• Stay hydrated and aim to drink 8 to 10 cups of water daily

Ingredients benefits:

• Hazelnut oil nourishes: The fast-penetrating, extremely light oil is one of the best oils for cosmetic use. It is high in vitamin E and unsaturated fatty acids, which nourish the skin.
• Walnut oil provides a golden glow: This oil enhances tanning while helping to protect the skin from UV damage.
• Avocado oil conditions and protects: Oil from the fleshy part of the avocado is very beneficial for dry skin, as it contains high levels of vitamins, lecithin and unsaturated fatty acids.
• Wheat-germ oil smoothes the skin: This light, golden-yellow oil has large amounts of vitamin A, D and E, which help to smooth the skin by protecting it from tiny dry lines and wrinkles, as well as from loss of elasticity.
• Sesame oil protects against harmful rays: Sesame oil, obtained by pressing the seeds of the sesame plant, provides the highest sun protection of all the natural oils. It is also very effective for softening and smoothing the skin.
• Coconut oil protects against harmful rays: Provides protection from damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation from the sun.