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With summer in full swing, getting that coveted sun-kissed glow is more than likely on your list of things to do. Instead of using those nasty, chemical-based suntan oils that are readily available everywhere this time of year, why not try making your own homemade tanning oil? Getting that beautiful bronze that screams summer doesn\u2019t have to come with health risks. We\u2019ve put together a list of 5 easy-to-follow homemade tanning oil recipes for you to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of all-natural ways to make your own tanning oil, so there\u2019s no reason why you can\u2019t look like you live at the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re short on time and looking for a product that\u2019s already created, you can find the best natural tanning oil to purchase on our page: The 6 Best Natural Tanning Oils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Problem with Traditional Tanning Oils<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Skip ahead to the DIY recipes here if you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Just like traditional sunscreens, most of the tanning oils you\u2019ll find readily available this time of year are full of ingredients you more than likely can\u2019t pronounce. Most of the leading brands out there contain a slew of harmful ingredients that have no business coming in contact with your skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we take a look at some of the ingredients used in popular tanning oils, you\u2019ll have a better idea of why you\u2019ll never want to use these products again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toxic Ingredients Hiding in Your Tanning Oil<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Mineral Oil<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Mineral oil sounds like something that should be great for your skin. How bad could minerals really be for you anyway? But the mineral oil used in tanning oils is not as natural as you might think. It\u2019s derived from petroleum and is actually a known carcinogen. Definitely not something you want to put on your skin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Mineral oil is also comedogenic, which means it does wonders for clogging up your pores. Your skin can\u2019t breathe through mineral oil and it can often lead to blemishes like pimples and blackheads. It actually creates a barrier over the skin, which is one of the reasons why it\u2019s been used in lotions and tanning oils for so long. Creating a barrier stops additional water loss, which helps keep moisture in the skin to \u201creduce\u201d dryness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Looking at the label on your tanning oil and don\u2019t see mineral oil? Don\u2019t be fooled. It\u2019s labeled under many different names including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • Paraffin Oil<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
      • Liquid Paraffin<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
        • Liquidum Paraffinum<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
          • Paraffin Wax<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
            • Propylene Glycol<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
              • Baby Oil<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Preservatives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                You try to avoid foods with artificial preservatives in them and your tanning oil should be no different. Just like with most beauty products you\u2019ll find on the market, your tanning oil is full of preservatives like BHT and parabens, things you definitely don\u2019t want on your skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                BHT (butyl hydroxytoluene) is added to food and cosmetics to preserve and slow down the rate in which they spoil. It\u2019s also used in embalming fluid. Sounds awesome, right? It\u2019s been shown to increase the risk of cancer, slow down DNA synthesis, and can accumulate in your body tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Another nasty preservative commonly found in tanning oils is sodium hydroxymethyl glycinate, one that is reportedly \u201cnatural\u201d and has been used to replace parabens in many different products. Don\u2019t be fooled, however, as this is far from natural. It actually contains formaldehyde and could possibly break down as this toxic substance gets in the body once it penetrates the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n