The reality, however, is much more complicated than it sounds. Not all carrot oils are made alike and, most importantly, not all will guarantee you that sun-kissed shade you're seeking. Creating a DIY carrot oil will also allow you to see exactly what's going into your tanning oil, making it easier to determine what it's safe for. That being said, it does take a while to make properly, so try and prepare your oil a few weeks in advance of any holidays. Decrease quantity for 24k Super Carrot Oil Tanning Accelerator Increase quantity for 24k Super Carrot Oil Tanning Accelerator

The addition of carrot extract to these carrier oils can boost their vitamin A content and strengthen complexions even further, plus bolster their great antioxidant properties too. Does carrot oil help you tan?

How to use carrot oil for tanning

Put the slices into a container then fill the container with your choice of either sunflower oil or sweet almond oil.

Many tanning oils don’t include SPF protection, but that doesn’t mean you have to go without. Some come with the most basic levels of sun protection—we’re talking SPF 5 here—while others get up as high as SPF 25, which is high for a tanning oil. Consider your skin’s needs, and remember that adequate protection should always be prioritized. Sadly, the answer is no, or at least not by itself. Since carrot oil doesn't contain the right amount of SPF to keep your skin guarded, it shouldn't ever be used on sunbeds as a UV ray protector. Carrot tan accelerating cream is the first and original tanning cream developed by Carrot Sun®. This cream will get you as tanned as possible and will allow you to get very dark- fast! It is best used on olive skin or on fair skin that already has a base tan. It contains the natural tan accelerators L-Tyrosine and carrot oil which stimulate and support the skin's natural tanning process by giving it what it needs as it needs it when exposed to sunlight or a sunbed. This cream also contains henna, which enhances your color to a stunning deep golden hue and prolongs the life of your tan. Most tanning oils don’t come in formulations above SPF 15, says Dr. Daniel Belkin, a New York City-based cosmetic dermatologist—it kind of defeats the purpose. “A traditional tanning oil will likely not have an SPF over 15 because the goal is to enhance penetration of UV rays and not protect from them.”Coconut tan accelerating spray is one of our gentler accelerators that works well for fair and sensitive skin, and helps to develop a base tan if you have not been in the sun for a while. But just because it is gentle does not mean that it won't get you dark! If used for a prolonged period it will get you quite tanned. It contains the natural tan accelerator L-Tyrosine, and coconut oil, which is a wonderful natural moisturiser and works to soothe sensitive skin. This spray arouses a sense of the tropics with its sensational coconut aroma. Easy to apply with this spray-on bottle.