Why You Should Moisturize In The Summer
Summer heat, air-conditioning, and sun exposure can dehydrate your skin leaving your skin patchy and rough. Moisturizing during the summer months helps to keep your skin hydrated and your spray tan smooth.
If you are looking for the perfect body lotion for summer that is safe for your spray tan then here are my top picks to help you choose great products that are good for your sunless tan and your skin.
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Natural & Clean Body Lotions Safe For Sunless Tanning
It’s springtime and we are getting ready for the warm weather and lots of summer spray tans over here at SunSpray HQ. During this time my clients are changing up their skincare routines to match with the change in seasons. MidWest weather is all over the place! One of the most common questions that I get, is what’s the best body lotion for summer to use with my spray tan?
Dry, tight skin, is never a good thing with any sunless tan, but add in spending time outside in the sun and humid summer weather and you need a lightweight hydrating lotion that is nonsticky but skin and spray tan nourishing.
You know that I am a fan of keeping your spray tan moisturized. When your skin is soft and smooth your spray tan wears much better. Your tan goes on more smoothly and it fades more evenly.
That being said I know there are many of my clients who struggle to find the perfect body lotion.
You’ll need a moisture-rich, sunless tan-safe moisturizer that is perfect for summer so I pulled together my top picks.
Non-Sticky Body Lotion For Summer
So many lotions are sticky and sit on top of your skin all day not actually soaking in and doing what they are supposed to do which is soften and hydrate you.
Fun Fact: Did you know that you can OVER moisturize your spray tan? It’s true, heavy lotions full of mineral oil, perfumes, and dyes are actually NOT GOOD for your sunless tan.
Moisturizing once a day with a good quality natural body lotion is all that is required here and during the summer months we need something lightweight and easily absorbed.
And YES there are body lotions that are both good for your skin and your sunless tan.
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Best Lightweight Body Lotion For Summer
If you have been on the hunt for the perfect natural and clean body lotion that is NOT sticky feeling and is safe for your sunless tan.
Check out my shopping guide for lotions that contain humectants, emollients, and antioxidants. Perfect for summertime and spray tans! And for general summertime moisturizing as they are light and easily absorbed into your skin.
Kathryn’s Top 5 Summer Body Lotions That Are Spray Tan Safe
Mountain Ocean Coconut Skin Trip Moisturizer
I am starting this list of lightweight moisturizers with this amazing lotion because it is the latest find that I am currently obsessed with. Super lightweight, fast absorbing, and literally feels like nothing on your skin. But no tight dry feeling and I am a super dry skin type. The scent is soft and delicious and all of the ingredients are spray tan friendly.
I discovered this lotion locally at Bassett’s Health Food Store here in Toledo, OH but in case you don’t live here it’s on Amazon also.
Moroccanoil Body Lotion
I love the Moroccanoil line of products for my hair! And their lotion does not disappoint. Very lightweight, not sticky and absorbs right into your skin. Formulated with a blend of moisturizing oils and soothing aloe leaf extract all safe for your spray tan.
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Body Cream
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If you know you know! This cream smells delicious. Fast-absorbing, this body cream keeps skin smooth The Brazilian Beauty Blend of Cupuaçu Butter, Açaí Oil, and Coconut Oil together with Guaraná are all safe for your sunless tan.
Puracy Organic Hand and Body Lotion
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This lotion is really loved. Over 1,200 reviews and 4.5 stars on Amazon! Simple, lightweight, fast absorbing and spray tan safe! No harsh chemicals and organic. This is the kind of moisturizer that I really love to recommend to my clients. Gently soften your skin without feeling like you have a heavy creme on all day. Win/win.
The Body Shop Coconut Body Butter
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If you have dry skin then this is for you! The Body Shop’s Coconut Body Butter is made with virgin coconut oil, shea butter and babassu oil. Up to 48 hours of ultra-rich moisture, this body butter leaves skin feeling soft and smooth, with a scent of the tropics. The rich and creamy formula is easily absorbed, to help condition, moisturize and nourish the skin. Paraben-free. Gluten-free.
Non-sticky, you can use this moisturizer sparingly or generously.
The Body Shop is known for its Fair Trade policies and recycled packaging. This means you can love your planet every time you put your lotion on.
These are some really great lotions for people who need a lightweight summertime lotion that is spray tan friendly. If this is you, then give one a try.
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Hi, I'm Kathryn! I'm here to help you have the best spray tan experience possible. I spend my days creating beautiful sunless tans in my Northwest Ohio spray tan studio and sharing everything I know about how to get the perfect spray tan and how to build a boutique spray tan business here on my spray tan blog.