Comments on: Homemade Sandalwood Tanning Oil

By: Cheri Dowling

Cheri Dowling — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 17:07:58 +0000

In reply to kim. Great response!!

By: Ana Cornejo

Ana Cornejo — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 01:03:06 +0000

I personally made this in 2017 as I’ve been following you for years!! I had the best tan ever while in Costa Rica when didn’t burn AT ALL. I applied sunscreen to my face and my body in my room before stepping out. Air dried then headed to the pool with my amazing tanning oil and I honestly had such a deep bronze look that I haven’t seen on myself since I was in high school!!!! Everyone by the pool was telling my how lovely it smelled. I’m proof it works and I also didn’t burn! Thank you wellness mama!!! Jamaica 10-2019 here I come with a few bottles to spare!!!

By: Yoli

Yoli — Fri, 31 May 2019 04:46:45 +0000

Hello, does the Mica powder transfer to clothes? Thanks so much.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 07 May 2019 02:46:31 +0000

Is there a reason it needs to be a dark colored glass container?

I have clear glass containers for all of my home made products – can you explain why they have to be in a dark container?

By: Hannah

Hannah — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 18:23:12 +0000

If you want a tiny bit more SPF, could you add zinc oxide to this oil?

By: Lauren

Lauren — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 08:56:49 +0000

How much time do you have to spend in the sun for it to work? Will it still work if there are days you don’t get outside?

By: Nicole

Nicole — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 16:10:22 +0000

Thank you Wellness mama!

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 02:24:28 +0000

Lavender causes phototoxicity (rashes on the skin when exposed to the sun). I probably wouldn’t recommend that for a sunscreen spray recipe.

By: suzi

suzi — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 17:28:32 +0000

In reply to linda. Very well said, Linda. I concur.

By: linda

linda — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 15:37:49 +0000

In reply to Lesa D.

Whilst there may indeed remain a dearth of research promoting Red Raspberry and Carrot Seed Oils, it does not after all benefit big pharma or industry to investigate anything it cannot patent and/or rake in a profit from, that against the use of titanium dioxide is growing. Bearing in mind that the ideas here are about finding ways of getting through life whilst causing the least harm to ourselves and/or the environment that supports us, I think I’ll stick with the seeds for now.

I would imagine (I have a very good imagination) that you are already aware that sunscreen works by blocking the sun’s access to our skin thus minimises production of vitamin D and is the major factor responsible for the epidemic proportions of vitamin D deficiencies now being seen. What you might not be aware of is that natural SPF oils act as topical antioxidants so, whilst we get our full dose of sunshine vitamin, they work with our own biologies to quell the free radicle damage of uv rays – win-win, isn’t life wonderful.

By: Lesa D

Lesa D — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 16:53:09 +0000

While I am with you on natural alternatives for everything, there is NO substantiating evidence that Red Raspberry or Carrot Seed Oil have ANY SPF properties. I implore you to cite your proof. Rather I would suggest you ask your users to use clear titanium or zinc oxide powders to give you more legitimate protection.

By: Beverly VanReenan

Beverly VanReenan — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 21:10:16 +0000

I was just looking for a natural tanning oil and this dropped into my inbox today. I had most of the ingredients on hand and added the missing ones to my early morning shopping list. Since the essential oils are for fragrance only, I substituted with orange and bergamot oils. What perfect timing and a great DIY for tanning oil. Thanks so much for sharing this.

By: Yolanda

Yolanda — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 15:33:43 +0000

So this Tanning oil does not help you get a tan right? Thanks

By: Rhoya

Rhoya — Sat, 07 Jul 2018 14:31:05 +0000

Hi Katie- how much of the bronze mica powder do you mix in with this? Thanks!

By: Dana Taylor

Dana Taylor — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 05:41:05 +0000

So glad i found this site! Thank you so much! -Dana Taylor

By: Hannah

Hannah — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 02:41:09 +0000

Thank you for this blog!! I really appreciate all you share. Your response to some of the critical comments were so gracious and kind..part of the reason I follow you. Thank you for sharing what you learn!!

By: linda

linda — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 23:49:30 +0000

In reply to Hilary murphy. It really depends upon exactly where. A quick search of the internet reveals a number of sources, .Failing to find a local supplier you could always resort to spending your money on either Amazon or ebay. Both have stockists.

By: Hilary murphy

Hilary murphy — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 14:39:29 +0000

In reply to suzi. Can I buy it and where? I'm based in Dublin Ireland

By: Christine Joseph-Davies

Christine Joseph-Davies — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 04:22:15 +0000

Hi Found your site by accident and love it! Thanks for all the info. …Have you ever made a lotion for tightening skin? My arms are getting flabby! Just wondering and hoping you have and can share?
Many thanks.

By: Diana

Diana — Mon, 04 Jul 2016 15:09:14 +0000

Hi, I love your recipes and Thanks for sharing , Idont have rasberry seed oil so what is a good substitute and u would like a spf of about 30 what do you suggest? Thank you