How to Make Tanning Bed Lotion

Tanning is usually accomplished by staying long hours under the hot sun. However, it has been proven that this may cause skin cancer, along with many other skin diseases. Because of this, people have started to use tanning bed lotions that you put on at night to give your skin a darker shade, making it look like you've tanned. These lotions are expensive and give out a recognizable odor that is not always pleasant. A better option is to make your own version.

Things You'll Need

• Measuring cup
• Water
• Kettle
• Pot
• 3 bags of black tea
• Blender
• 1/4 c. lanolin
• 1/4 c. coconut oil
• Empty lotion bottle

Instructions

1. Bring the kettle of water to a boil. Measure out three-quarters of a cup of the boiling water and transfer it to another preheated pot.

2. Add three bags of black tea and let it steep for 20 minutes.

3. Mix one-quarter-cup of the tea with one-quarter-cup of lanolin and one-quarter-cup of coconut oil in a blender.

4. Add the rest of tea with the blender still running. Mix till well blended.

5. Pour the tea mixture into an empty lotion bottle.

Tips & Warnings

• For a scented lotion, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil.

References

• Guide to Tanning Bed Lotions

Resources

• Tanning Bed Lotions -- Picking the Right One