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The Best Tanning Oil of 2022

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James marcus

How does tanning oil differ from sunscreen?

First off, let’s do some clarifying. It’s important to note that sunscreen and tanning oil isn’t the same thing.

Sunscreen is designed to protect your skin from sun damage. Tanning oil is designed to help you get tan faster than you would be able to on your own.

Sometimes, these two products get mixed together and you’ll see a tanning oil with SPF protection. But you shouldn’t automatically assume that the tanning oil you purchase is going to protect you from the sun.

Should you wear sunscreen with tanning oil?

That leads to the question of how you should wear tanning oil. Is it best to put it on with sunscreen? Or should you use the two products independently?

Sunscreen can make tanning harder. But it also helps to protect your skin from sunburns and cancer.

So it’s best to find a balance. If you’re not going to wear sunscreen, don’t stay out in the sun for too long. If you’re going to put sunscreen on with your tanning oil, you may be able to tan for longer amounts of time.

How to pick the best tanning oil

These are the most important factors to think about while you go shopping for tanning oil.

Know your SPF requirements

Tanning is a balancing act. You want to give your skin enough exposure to the sun to produce melanin, which is what makes you tan. But you don’t want to have so much exposure to the sun that you get burned or increase your risk of long-term health consequences.

You want to be thinking about this balancing act before you buy your tanning oil. If you want to spend longer amounts of time in the sun, focus on tanning products with built-in SPF protection.

Or, if you prefer tanning in short bursts, then you may be able to choose a tanning oil without any SPF protection.

Understand your skin type

People with average skin don’t need to worry about this step as much. But if you’ve got annoyingly dry or oily skin, then your ideal tanning oil may need to reflect that.

For oily skin, non-comedogenic options are best. These types of tanning oil don’t clog your pores so you won’t have to worry about acne as much while using them. Plus, most are also oil free.

People with dry skin, on the other hand, can focus on tanning oil that also contains moisturizing ingredients like aloe vera. These tanning oils should help to prevent your skin from drying out even more in the sun. It’ll also be important for you to put on an after-sun lotion once you’re finished tanning for the day.

Look for your preferred application method

There are also different several different ways to apply tanning oil. It exists as an:

  • Oil
  • Lotion
  • Spray
  • Gel

Each of these has its own benefits and features. So the option that’s right for you will come down to personal preference.

Set your budget before going shopping

It’s also a good idea to determine how much you’re willing to spend on tanning oil before you start looking at products. It’s easy to let yourself get carried away and you might end up spending more than you meant to.

By setting a budget first, you’ll know the parameters that you need to stay within while you look at your options. Doing this should make it easier to find a tanning oil that both meets your goals and fits your budget.

Understand the impact of ingredients

Companies that make tanning oils use vastly different ingredients in their products. Some brands prioritize affordability and will use whatever ingredients they can to create products that work.

There’s nothing inherently wrong with that approach. But it could mean that you end up putting a bunch of chemicals on your skin that do more damage than good in the long run.

Other companies, like Australian Gold, prioritize all-natural ingredients. We use nourishing ingredients that come straight from Australia, including Kakadu Plum, red sea algae, and Eucalyptus.

When you buy tanning oil with ingredients like these, you can use it with greater confidence. Because you know that the substance you’re putting on your skin will moisturize and strengthen it.

Don’t ignore brands’ practices

Tanning oil companies also vary quite a bit in the processes they use to make their products. These processes have an impact on the planet, wildlife, and our society.

For example, some companies still test their products on animals, which is both abusive to the animals and economically unsound.

Other brands support the continued use of environmentally-destructive ingredients with their unethical packaging and product formulas.

We all vote with our wallets. And the tanning oil that you buy says more about your priorities than you might initially think.

At Australian Gold, we’re committed to using only the best practices in the manufacturing and distribution of our sun care products. You can shop safely with us knowing that all of our products are cruelty-free.

The best tanning oils of 2022

There are lots of great tanning oils available on the market today. But since you’re only going to buy one, here are five of our favorite options for 2022.

Australian Gold SPF 4 Spray Tanning Oil

Price: $10.49

Features:

  • All-natural ingredients like carrot oil, aloe vera, and Kakadu Plum
  • Cocoa Dream fragrance
  • SPF 4 protection
  • Natural odor-fighting properties to leave the skin fresh

What we love about it:

Our SPF 4 spray tanning oil could be exactly what you need to get the deep tan that you want this summer. It offers SPF 4 protection so you don’t have to worry as much about getting burned by the sun.

Plus, our formula includes some of nature’s best ingredients. With carrot oil, aloe vera, tea tree oil, and more, this product will nourish your skin as much as it helps you get the tan that you want.

Australian Gold Exotic Tanning Oil With Carrot Oil

Price: $19.22

Features:

  • Non-greasy formula
  • Loads of natural, skin-nourishing ingredients
  • Includes instant bronzer for an immediate natural glow
  • Refreshing scent

What we love about it:

Tanning oil often leaves behind a greasy, sticky residue that can be super annoying to deal with. But our exotic tanning oil doesn’t. It features a grease-free formula that’s also packed with nourishing ingredients such as sunflower oil, carrot oil, and tea tree oil.

Even better, we’ve added a touch of instant bronzer to this tanning oil. That way, you can get the glow that you can have the bronzed glow that you want right away while you work towards getting it naturally.

Australian Gold can help you get the tan you want safely

Are you ready to finally get the tan that you’ve been wanting all year long? Australian Gold can help you do it without putting your skin at risk.

We use natural ingredients that will nourish your skin as much as they protect it from sun damage. So why wait? Take a look at our shop to find sunscreen, tanning oil, and after-sun care products that can help you reach your goals.

James marcus

Garden Courte is a blog written by [James Marcus], a passionate gardener and writer. She has been gardening for over 20 years and has a deep understanding of plants and how to care for them. In her blog, she shares her knowledge and experience with others, providing tips and advice on gardening, plant care, and more.

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