Eco by Sonya offers award-winning self-tanning products from Australia that build a believable tan on the face and body. The products consist only of organically certified and natural ingredients, are vegan-friendly, and accredited by Choose Cruelty Free.
What makes you tan?
The ingredient in the products that makes you tan is DHA (Dihydroxyacetone). It is a natural sugar that reacts with amino acids in the outermost layer of the skin and is not considered harmful to the skin. DHA penetrates the top skin layer, which mostly consists of dead skin cells, reacts with amino acids in these cells, and makes the skin “tan.”
The effect usually lasts a couple of days, so you need to continue applying regularly if you want to maintain the tan.
Note that the products do not protect against the sun’s rays. Also, avoid sunbathing while your self-tanner is still developing color on the skin. When DHA is exposed to the sun, free radicals are released (which, among other things, cause skin aging). Therefore, do not sunbathe with self-tanner on your skin.
Which self-tanning products does Eco by Sonya offer?
Face Tan Water
Builds a light sun-kissed complexion on the face, neck, and décolleté. This self-tanning toner is anti-aging and completely oil-free. It is especially suitable for those who usually get acne from self-tanning creams. We find the shade very natural.
At this time of year, being able to wake up in the morning and see a fresher face in the mirror with a natural product is wonderful. Signature ingredients are aloe vera, rose geranium oil, and chamomile.
Winterskin
A nourishing self-tanning lotion for face and body suitable for light to medium skin tones.
It gradually builds a natural tan after a few applications and gives a beautiful sun-kissed glow even on very fair skin tones. Winterskin is also a nutrient-rich moisturizer, like a lotion, that gives healthy radiance to the skin year-round.
Signature ingredients are aloe vera, cocoa, grape seed extract, rose geranium, and chamomile.
Cacao Tanning Mousse
An express self-tanning mousse for body and face that gives a luxurious deep golden tan for all skin tones. It suits anyone who wants a tan quickly.
You control how deep a shade you want based on how long you leave the mousse on the skin before rinsing it off.
After showering, the color will continue to develop for up to 48 hours, providing a long-lasting tan. Signature ingredients are aloe vera, cocoa, coffee, blood orange, grapefruit, ginger, and mandarin.
Invisible Tan
Suitable for medium to olive skin tones. After one application, it gives a beautiful and believable golden bronze glow.
You build up the most believable tan on both face and body by applying several times over a few consecutive evenings. Signature ingredients are aloe vera, rose geranium oil, avocado oil, and chamomile.
How do you use it?
Here are 3 tips from Jane, who works as a skin therapist.
“Self-tanning is such an easy way to feel a bit more refreshed and vibrant when spring is approaching. My 3 best tips for getting the best possible result are”:
1. Exfoliate
Exfoliate the skin, preferably 1-2 days before, for a lasting result.
2. Apply on the body
Don’t forget the application mitt; it makes it much easier to get an even result.
I usually apply 2 thin layers for a slightly more immediate effect.
3. Apply on the face
Feel free to use a product specially designed for the face, like Face Tan Water. Since we usually care for the facial skin differently than the body. Two layers of Face Tan Water in the evening make you look fresher when you wake up in the morning.
Jane Hansson, Skin Therapist at Nordic Natural Beauty
How many applications do the products last?
It depends a bit on how you apply them. Many people only want to apply on their legs, for example. But if you think about full-body application, it’s about 5 times with the Mousse and Invisible Tan.
Winterskin is a self-tanning product combined with a body lotion, so you don’t use as much of it. Many only apply a thin layer, so the product lasts longer than 5 times.
