Coffee may be the answer if you want a cheap, easy, and all-natural tanning solution.Coffee is a great budget beauty option for getting tan skin.If you want to tan your skin with coffee, you can make a tanning lotion, mix coffee grounds with olive oil, or boil used grounds.
Step 1: Water can be put into a coffee maker.
If you want to make your tanning lotion, you need a cup of very strong coffee and some water.If you brew an entire pot of coffee, it will not be strong enough because a standard coffee maker won't hold enough coffee grounds to brew a pot that strong.If you use a French Press, you can brew tanning coffee if you add enough coffee grounds to brew extra strong coffee.
Step 2: Add 6 cups of coffee to a coffee maker.
If you want to brew a stronger cup of coffee, you can add more coffee.Coffee that is stronger is richer in color.Coffee will improve the look of your skin.Dark roast will result in a darker color, though you can use a medium or dark roast.If you don't feel like measuring, you can fill the filter with enough coffee to make a whole pot, but only add enough water to brew one cup.
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Allow your coffee maker to process coffee.The warming plate under the pot will not keep your coffee hot if you turn off your machine as soon as the drip finishes.You will have to wait for your coffee to cool before you can make your lotion.
Step 4: Allow coffee to cool down.
You will be ready to make your lotion once your coffee is at room temperature.Take it out of the coffee pot and mix it with your lotion.
Step 5: White lotion should be put into a large bowl.
If it is white, you can use any type of lotion.If you want the best results, choose a heavy lotion.Coffee tanning lotion is a great chemical-free replacement for commercial self-tanners.
Step 6: The coffee should be put into the lotion.
The coffee should be poured into the bowl.Continue stirring until the color of the lotion is uniform.Depending on how strong your coffee was, it should be a dark beige or light brown color.
Step 7: The tanning lotion should be transferred to a storage container.
The bottle that the lotion came in, a jar, or a food storage container are great storage options.To make it easier to use, choose a container that can easily be used.Make sure your container is clean.If you don't have a container that holds all of the tanning lotion, you can split it into multiple containers.
Step 8: You should rub the lotion on your skin.
The lotion can be used as a self-tanner or body lotion.Before getting dressed again, allow it to completely dry.Your tan should be visible on your skin.After you wash your hands, make sure they are not darker than the rest of your body.They may absorb more color since they are in contact with more of the lotion.Next time you go swimming or shower, your tan may wash off.
Step 9: Use your tanning cream daily.
After you take a shower, use the lotion to maintain your tan.If you go through it quickly, you can keep your tanning lotion in the bathroom.Store your lotion in the fridge.You can change the amount of coffee you use if you don't like the color.
Step 10: Measure out the amount of coffee grounds you have left.
Coffee grounds that are still warm from a recent brew are the best for best results.
Step 11: Put the coffee grounds in a cup of olive oil.
Put the two ingredients in a bowl.If you use equal parts coffee grounds and olive oil, you can adjust the recipe to make more or less tanning oil.
Step 12: The mixture should sit on the counter for a while.
Time is needed to tint the oil.You can use the oil while you wait by getting the bathroom ready to use a shower.
Step 13: Go into your shower.
Stand in the shower.The grounds and oil will run into the tub when you use tanning oil.Paper or plastic garbage bags can be used to line the floor.After you use the treatment, wipe out your tub.
Step 14: Put the mixture into your skin.
Rub the oil and coffee on your skin with a timer.Coffee can improve the appearance of cellulite if you drink it.It is a good idea to wear gloves while applying the mixture.
Step 15: Allow the mixture to set for 10 minutes
Stand in the shower and use the tanning solution.Don't get out and walk around because your oil will make a mess and stain anything you come in contact with, such as your bathroom rug or bath towels.
Step 16: Remove the mixture from it.
To clean off the tanning oil, take a warm shower.Make sure the grounds are out of the crevices.Don't shave your legs or scrub your skin after applying the coffee-oil mixture because it may rub away your tan.
Step 17: Do it twice a week.
You need to repeat the process bi-weekly if you want to keep your tan.For each application, mix a fresh batches of tanning oil.
Step 18: Transfer the coffee grounds to a pot.
Freshen up the grounds for the best results.Your pot should be large enough to boil two cups but not so large that the water will evaporate away.
Step 19: The amount of water you add is 1 cup.
Put the water and coffee in the pot.If clumps of coffee burn onto the bottom of the pot, this will allow for better color saturation.Coffee grounds and water can be increased to create more tanner.
Step 20: Bring the coffee grounds to a boil.
Bring your water to a boil for about two minutes.The water will evaporate if it is boiled too long.
Step 21: Allow it to cool down.
Wait until the coffee-water cools down to room temperature.Don't rush to apply your product.You may suffer burns if it is too hot.
Step 22: Rub coffee-water on your skin.
You can massage the water and grounds on your body.Coffee grounds should be spread across your skin.It is a good idea to wear gloves while applying the product.
Step 23: The tan should set in 15 minutes.
Coffee needs time to get to your skin, so set a timer.You want the coffee grounds to stay on your skin.
Step 24: Take out the coffee grounds.
Don't shave or clean your skin because you may accidentally remove your tan.When you are done, towel off.