It's Winter Fake 'n Bake Time!

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I don't get it. For some reason around this time of the year, everyone thinks they have to be tan. I can understand wanting a bit of color, but we know that no one would lay outside in the cold, during JANUARY to get a tan! So why must you cover yourself in orange lotion or lay in a bed filled with UV rays? Here are some natural options that keep one from looking disgusting and are better for you and the environment.

What NOT To Do

Yes, it’s winter and everyone wants a little color during this drab season. Tanning beds, horrible self tanner, and becoming a celebrity fake ’n bake look alike, is not the answer! Please, please, please FOR THE SAKE OF HUMANITY, do NOT do any of the following…

Self Tanner Disaster

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Despite the fact that I think Christina Aguilera has an amazing voice and not a bad looking figure, she is a white girl! Her skin is naturally white and that is Ok, Christina! Embrace your white skin.

Notice: The hairline and chest area. Bad placement with the orange self tanner there. Never do that. I would not recommend this look.

Addicted to the sun

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In preparation for the summer months approaching (in the not too distant future) just remember that if you become addicted to the sun or the tanning bed, you could look like THIS! Ahhhhhhhhhhh!

Oompa Loompa Style

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So many men and women in our culture want to look like the oompa loompas! I don’t get it! I mean they were cute, but only when they were dancing around the Chocolate Factory. I would never want to LOOK like them!

Streak Central

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What?!! Did Lindsay forget to tan her arms? I’d like to think this happened when she was drunk or under the influence of drugs. Maybe she applied this in the dark…

Organic and Eco Friendly Products

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Try using natural powders or bronzers instead of lotions, especially on the face. I usually use an organic blush that hits the areas of my face that I feel need to be highlighted.

I mean, I’m OBVIOUSLY a pale white girl and I don’t need to hide my skin.

Lavera- Natural Self Tanner

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This self tanner is made up of only natural ingredients, so you won’t turn a chemical orange color. These organic soy and sugar extracts, mixed with aloe vera, help keep your skin soft as well.

A much better alternative to the tanning bed!

Burt's Bees

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I swear by Burt’s products. They are completely natural and light on the skin. I would recommend using these before and after your day even begins!

Thanks Burt!

Embrace Your Skin

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There is no need to hide under the skin you were given. Your natural colors will speak for themselves. Even if you already have dark skin, no need to plaster on more. Just embrace it!

 

Baby Doll Burn Out

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In her mind she thinks she is innocent and beautiful. It looks as though she was burning her body for a Bar-B-Q. Hungry anyone?

If your teeth are whiter than your fake skin...

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you probably shouldn’t be tanning as much (if at all). Does she really wake up in the morning and say, “Wow! My fake ’n bake skin looks great!”

I wonder… she looks really happy.

Do Not Buy These

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Not only will these tanners turn your beautiful skin orange, but they require a 3 step tanning process. Streaking is not the answer, nor is pouring a ton of orange liquid onto your body!

Apply Carefully

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I think the best solution for the orange self tanners would be to apply with a stove mitten. It seems to be the only possible solution. Just don’t forget to lube up your hand afterwards with orange lotion, so that your white hand doesn’t appear to be left out.

The Healthier Options

It's All About Being 'O Natural

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Using natural products helps to keep your skin smooth, clean, and 10 years younger! I mean, I don’t want to be in my 30’s or 40’s looking like I’m 60!

AVEDA Natural Tanner

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Can’t go wrong with AVEDA. This lightweight tanning lotion works in 2-3 hours. Once again, this beats lying in the nasty tanning bed where your skin is baking!

Alba Botanica

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Another natural self tanner made with pure organic extracts. This product gives the natural sun kissed look and has a light smell. I would not recommend their deodorant though. Doesn’t work so well, trust me!

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Discussions

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SUCH a good guide! But that one picture on the beach? Ewwwww.

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Some of these pictures make my skin hurt!

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OMG. So much in this guide scares me. “Baby Doll Burn Out”?! WTF?!!!

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