Step 1
Prep Your Skin
Use our recommended scrub and accessories to prep your skin for the smoothest canvas.
Step 2
Regular Moisturizer First
Before applying self-tanner, moisturize dry areas to prevent over absorption of tan colour in dry spots. Elbows, Knees, Hands and Feet.
Step 3
Glove Up!
Rubber gloves can't be beat when applying any type of sunless tanner. It saves you product and allows precise application.
Step 4
Self-Tan Application
Thoroughly massage the tanner into your skin. So thoroughly that your skin feels warm from massaging it in.
Step 5
Trick for the PERFECT Tan
Our little not-so-secret, secret. Wipe off excess moisturizer and self-tanner from vulnerable areas.
Step 6
The Wrist Trick
Smooth in areas where potential lines can give your secrets away. Massage wrists together
Step 7
Let it Rest
Wear loose clothes. Avoid touching your skin. Keep your gloves on if you have trouble with this.
Achieve your perfect glow goals using our sunless self tan builder. Choose your perfect base, shade and scent.
- Base
- Shade
- Scent
- How to Use Sunless Self Tanner
Lotion: is deep hydrating and leaves very little margin for error. It’s buttery texture melts into the skin which means no patchy spots or uneven fading.
Water: is super fast drying but It’s not as hydrating so a good moisturizer applied on top of the tan water is highly recommended.
Aloe’ha: a light weight, hydrating tan that melts into the skin and feels so very refreshing. Apply it with the spray nozzle or apply it like a lotion. It’s so easy to use and dries quickly.
Oil: a medium weight, hydrating tan that melts into the skin and gives a supple, streak proof glow. Easy to use and quick to apply.
Stick: a deep hydrating balm that can be used to contour face or body or used as a full body body and face tanner. Easy and hydrating. Skin looks healthy and glowing.
Extra light: just enough of a tint to blend uneven skin tone and leave a healthy glow.
Light: blends and leaves a gently sun kissed glow.
Medium: blends and leaves a fresh from the beach glow.
Deep: blends and leaves a week long beach vacation glow.
You can have an unscented, french vanilla scent or my personal favourite, dark chocolate scented sunless self tanner.
Step 1: Shower in the evening and apply tanner before bed. Sunless Tanning ingredients work best on well exfoliated, supple skin. If you want to prepare for the best tan possible, exfoliate and moisturize a few hours before or the day before application.
Step 2: Before applying tanner, apply Moisturizer Stick on only very dry areas (hands, feet, elbows and knees). Don’t be afraid to over moisturize those areas. Keep in mind, if you moisturize your whole body it will be harder for the tanning ingredients to penetrate your skin!
Step 3: It is recommended to wear something to protect your gloves, such as rubber gloves or the Applicator Mitt to apply tanner. Be gentle on the amount applied to knees, feet, elbows and hands as they are common areas to over-absorb the tanner and create too dark of a tan.
Tanning Stick: Glide across skin and thoroughly massage into skin. Be extra generous on legs.
GLOW Water: Stand on a towel and spray a generous amount over entire body. Be extra generous on legs. You may massage thoroughly into skin but it may not be necessary.
GLOW Drops: Add desired amount of drops to moisturizer in palm of hand and thoroughly massage into skin. Suggested amounts:
1-5 drops per quarter size of moisturizer or approximately per 125ml:
Light Tan 5-10 drops
Medium Tan 10-20 Drops
Deep Tan 20+
Tanning Oil: Add desired amount to palm of hand and massage into skin.
Step 4: Remove protective gloves and massage a small amount of tanner on to hands. Allow 24-48 hours for oils and nutrients to be fully absorbed and tan to fully develop. Apply another layer if a deeper tan is desired. Maintain moisturized, supple skin for a longer-lasting, even tan.
Happy Tanning!
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Base
Lotion: is deep hydrating and leaves very little margin for error. It’s buttery texture melts into the skin which means no patchy spots or uneven fading.
Water: is super fast drying but It’s not as hydrating so a good moisturizer applied on top of the tan water is highly recommended.
Aloe’ha: a light weight, hydrating tan that melts into the skin and feels so very refreshing. Apply it with the spray nozzle or apply it like a lotion. It’s so easy to use and dries quickly.
Oil: a medium weight, hydrating tan that melts into the skin and gives a supple, streak proof glow. Easy to use and quick to apply.
Stick: a deep hydrating balm that can be used to contour face or body or used as a full body body and face tanner. Easy and hydrating. Skin looks healthy and glowing.
Shade
Extra light: just enough of a tint to blend uneven skin tone and leave a healthy glow.
Light: blends and leaves a gently sun kissed glow.
Medium: blends and leaves a fresh from the beach glow.
Deep: blends and leaves a week long beach vacation glow.
Scent
You can have an unscented, french vanilla scent or my personal favourite, dark chocolate scented sunless self tanner.
How to Use Sunless Self Tanner
Step 1: Shower in the evening and apply tanner before bed. Sunless Tanning ingredients work best on well exfoliated, supple skin. If you want to prepare for the best tan possible, exfoliate and moisturize a few hours before or the day before application.
Step 2: Before applying tanner, apply Moisturizer Stick on only very dry areas (hands, feet, elbows and knees). Don’t be afraid to over moisturize those areas. Keep in mind, if you moisturize your whole body it will be harder for the tanning ingredients to penetrate your skin!
Step 3: It is recommended to wear something to protect your gloves, such as rubber gloves or the Applicator Mitt to apply tanner. Be gentle on the amount applied to knees, feet, elbows and hands as they are common areas to over-absorb the tanner and create too dark of a tan.
Tanning Stick: Glide across skin and thoroughly massage into skin. Be extra generous on legs.
GLOW Water: Stand on a towel and spray a generous amount over entire body. Be extra generous on legs. You may massage thoroughly into skin but it may not be necessary.
GLOW Drops: Add desired amount of drops to moisturizer in palm of hand and thoroughly massage into skin. Suggested amounts:
1-5 drops per quarter size of moisturizer or approximately per 125ml:
Light Tan 5-10 drops
Medium Tan 10-20 Drops
Deep Tan 20+
Tanning Oil: Add desired amount to palm of hand and massage into skin.
Step 4: Remove protective gloves and massage a small amount of tanner on to hands. Allow 24-48 hours for oils and nutrients to be fully absorbed and tan to fully develop. Apply another layer if a deeper tan is desired. Maintain moisturized, supple skin for a longer-lasting, even tan.
Happy Tanning!
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Moisturizing Stick
Benefits:
- Promotes skin elasticity, cell renewal
- Reduces the effects of natural aging
- Reduces appearance of cellulite
- Protects against acne & other skin conditions
- Moisturizes, tones & develops deep tan colour
- Rich in vitamin E
- Small amount of UV ray protection
Ingredients: Sunflower Wax, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil
Testimonials
Diana F.
Medium Lotion Self-Tanner
The colour is great, not orange or super fake looking. Easy to use rub on stick with a moisturizer to protect your hands! I’m actually really impressed with the colour and that it doesn’t stain your clothes. Only thing I reccommend is make sure you rub it in, to make sure you get everywhere. I highly reccomend it!
Madison M.
Medium Self-Tan Water
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Krys D.
Light Lotion
I love this tanning system! The tanning stick smells good enough to eat.. and the tan the following day is natural and not yellow. If it’s fairly light you can build it up with another application. The best part is that it doesn’t stain your clothes. Big fan!
Jess C.
Extra Light No Foundation
100% plant-based and Canadian. I have Melasma a skin-pigmentation. I'm so excited to use this product because it going to give me an even-tone and provide brightness without toxins and allow my skin to heal.
Alexis C.
Resurfacing Kit
The anti-aging resurfacing kit is amazing! My skin feels great, my pores are smaller and it's getting my breakout under control I love it!
"I absolutely love using the tan drops since I have eczema and I can only use a moisturizer that I make. I just make my own tanner." Laura P., Sunflower Customer Pure GLOW Tan Drops
Let customers speak for us
I had a sample of the tanning stick in my purchase! What a nice surprise! There was enough to cover my whole body once. I smelled amazing and my skin was so soft. I used a pair of disposable rubber gloves and it worked perfect.
My skin looks so clear and healed after using this cleanser! I haven't found a cleanser that works better than this.
I was using the cleanser last summer and then they were out of stock for so long and my skin was sooo dry. I was so happy to hear there was more. I bought two lots, just incase!
I bought the double cleanser and I had a few samples in my bag. I was happily surprised. I tried the sugar scrub and the tanning oil. I gave the tanning oil to my daughter as I knew she would love it and she does! She's going to be purchasing a large bottle. The double cleanser has worked wonders on my skin. My skin doesn't feel tight after using it. It feels really nice!
I bought the double cleanser and I had a few samples in my bag. I was happily surprised. I tried the sugar scrub and the tanning oil. I gave the tanning oil to my daughter as I knew she would love it and she does! She's going to be purchasing a large bottle. The double cleanser has worked wonders on my skin. My skin doesn't feel tight after using it. It feels really nice!
The lip sugar scrub is so nice. It makes me lips so smooth after one use. My lips feel deeply conidtioned all the time now!
I absolutely LOVE the double cleanser! It smells so good and my skin feels absolutely amazing after I use it!
I absolutely LOVE the double cleanser! It smells so good and my skin feels absolutely amazing after I use it!
The gllow water is sooo easy to use and smells so good. I'm really happy with it! I could use it all year round
Coming from someone who’s spent way more than I’d like to admit on skincare - my skin has never felt so smooth, looked more refined and glowy than it has after only the first use of this kit! Can’t wait to keep using it and see the differences 👏🏼😍
This stuff is magic but be careful it will stain your clothes or towel! My skin always look so refreshed after I use this cleanser
Coming from someone who’s spent way more than I’d like to admit on skincare - my skin has never felt so smooth, looked more refined and glowy than it has after only the first use of this kit! Can’t wait to keep using it and see the differences 👏🏼😍
This lip balm is one of the best I’ve ever tried. I have really dry lips but this product made my lips so soft and smooth. It also smells amazing!
Custom Resurfacing Kit
Using a three step system this kit pulls debris from deep layers and replenishes skin with all natural ingredients that brighten and smooth in one wash. Take the quiz to choose the best resurfacing kit for you.
Step 1: Double Cleanser dissolves make-up and clears skin by drawing out impurities, clears debris from pores and resurfaces skin texture. Smooth skin helps reduce the ability of pollution to stick to the skin.
Step 2: Clarifying Toner balances skin, eliminates oils and impurities, tightens pores and refreshens skin, refines and mattifies skin texture.
Step 3: Botanical Serum is a potent serum with a high concentration of antioxidants and non-comedogenic oils that nourish skin with moisture. It promotes cell renewal, smoothes wrinkles and fine lines and reduces the effects of natural aging.
Ingredients change based on your skin type and primary concern. You can see a detailed chart of the different ingredients used by clicking here.
Every single person has different skin care needs. We have used the most recent research from top of the line research-based websites and studies.
Butter Balm Collection
Concentrated Formulas for Eyes, Lips, Lines, Scars, Dark Spots & More.
Shower Essentials
Includes 3 products made specifically for in the shower or bath.
1. Shine Bright Elixir - Use as a make up remover. Works best for removing water proof mascara or eyeliner. Add a drop to the White Clay Sugar & Salt Scrub for an oil cleanse exfoliation. (Ingredients: Sunflower oil & Turmeric)
2. White Clay Sugar & Salt Scrub - Use to prep skin before sunless tanner or as a weekly deep exfoliation. (Ingredients: White Clay, Brown Sugar & Epsom Salt)
3. Deep Skin Conditioner - Use after washing your body. Apply and rinse. Skin will feel supple and soft when exiting the shower or bath. (Ingredients: Sunflower Wax & Sunflower Oil)
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Our information-based content is for educational purposes only to show the benefits of our plant-only skincare. Sunflower Skincare does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
How it all began...
Hey Sunnies! I’m Amanda, the founder and formulator at Sunflower Skincare! Thanks for checking out my page and if you have any questions please connect with me through email, Facebook or Instagram! I’m so excited for you to check out the vegan skin care and self tanning products I have to offer. They have been designed and formulated with only your skins needs and best interests at the heart of it at all!
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"The sticks are perfect for my fair skin. I blend it like I would bronzer and then I just have a nice healthy glow. No more ghosty, pale face all summer." Emily R., Sunflower Customer Sunless Tan Sticks
The lavish sunless self tan sticks tighten and smooth skin creating youthful, toned skin. Adding dimension and shape to your body by using the stick to contour. Created with skin quenching and vitamin rich oils. This formula is creamy and luxurious allowing for a smooth glide upon application, locking the skin with an illuminated sun-kissed colour.
Benefits:
- Exfoliates and Removes Dead Skin Cells
- Restores New Skin Cells
- Reduces Appearance of Cellulite
- Protects Against Acne & Other Skin Conditions
- Moisturizes, Tones & Develops Light Tan Colour
- Sunflower Extracts Provide Vitamin E & UV Ray Protection
- Anti-Oxidant Properties Heal & Protect Skin Conditions (Acne, psoriasis, rosacea, etc.)
Ingredients: Coconut oil, Sunflower Wax, Sunflower Oil, Dihydroxyacetone, Erythrulose
"By far the smoothest tan with the nicest colour. Not orange at all. It looks so natural." Justina M., Sunflower Customer Aloe'ha Sunless Self Tan
Our fastest acting, quick-drying spray tan for folks on the go. No prep required. Nothing fancy - just a straight up beautifully glowing tan. Water mists skin with an illuminating and smooth skin tone leaving no sticky feeling after application, blurring impurities and leaving skin glowing for days.
Directions:
Shower and exfoliate. If desired, apply hydrating lotion to dry areas. Stand on towel. Wear rubber gloves or tanning mitt. Spray sunless tanner over body areas where tan is desired. Allow 24-48 hours for tan to fully develop. Reapply as frequently as desired.
Ingredients:
Aloe vera, Witch Hazel, Dihydroxyacetone, Erythrulose, Black Walnut Extract
Benefits:
Fast-absorbing, non-greasy, skin perfecting, paraben free, silicone free, non-toxic, chemical free, cruelty free, vegan, plant only, non-comedogenic
"So easy to use and smells sooo gooood I could eat it! The best tanner I've ever used!" Cassandra R., Sunflower Customer GLOW Tan Water
Our fastest acting, quick-drying spray tan for folks on the go. No prep required. Nothing fancy - just a straight up beautifully glowing tan. Water mists skin with an illuminating and smooth skin tone leaving no sticky feeling after application, blurring impurities and leaving skin glowing for days.
Directions:
Shower and exfoliate. If desired, apply hydrating lotion to dry areas. Stand on towel. Wear rubber gloves or tanning mitt. Spray sunless tanner over body areas where tan is desired. Allow 24-48 hours for tan to fully develop. Reapply as frequently as desired.
Ingredients:
Witch Hazel, Dihydroxyacetone, Erythrulose
Benefits:
Fast-absorbing, non-greasy, skin perfecting, paraben free, silicone free, non-toxic, chemical free, cruelty free, vegan, plant only, non-comedogenic
"My favourite is the oil, it's so hydrating and the colour makes me feel so good. My skin looks so much healthier. I'm obsessed." Kathrine B., Sunflower CustomerSunless Tan Oil
A botanical tan on hand with double the tanning boost as our original oil. Going on a trip or coming back from one? This carry-on is a skin perfect fit that travels with you. In our easy-squeeze bottle splashes skin with it's luxurious light weight vitamins and minerals and voila, you're ready for the runway. Use it to build or maintain a glowing tan.
This Sunless Tan Oil is perfect for someone with acne-prone, sensitive skin who prefers to develop a deep tan over a period of days or maintain their light bronze shade.
Directions:
Follow our tutorial for the perfect tan.
Ingredients:
helianthus annus (sunflower) oil, dihydroxyacetone, erythrulose, walnut extract, citric acid, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, rose hip seed oil, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Sesamum indicum (sesame) seed extract, Tocopherol (vitamin e), Pomegranate seed extract.
Benefits:
- Hydrates, restores and evens skin tone
- Safe for sensitive, acne-prone skin
- Reduces appearance of cellulite
- Moisturizes, tones & develops light bronze tan colour that is buildable to desired deep bronze colour
- Sunflower extracts provide vitamin E & UV ray protection
- Antioxidant properties heal & protect skin conditions (acne, psoriasis, rosacea, etc.)
"Unreal. I'll never buy another tanner anywhere else. The best colour, smell, application, everything. Well done." Holly G., Sunflower Customer Tan Lotion
Our same beloved sunless tanner with a new base. Hydrated, tanned and smooth skin from head to toe. No streaks, no spots, no orange and best of all no uneven fading.
Ingredients: Sunflower wax, Sunflower oil, Shea nut oil, Dihydroxyacetone, Erythrulose, Black Walnut
Carrot Cell Butter Balm
Infuse the most delicate area of skin with the highest quality eye care ingredients that will smooth wrinkles, lift and brighten dark circles. In addition to the hydrating coconut oil and sunflower oil this butter balm is packed with carrot cell oil and extract and the new combo boosting ingredient Linefill. Linefill has been clinically tested to stimulates the body's natural mechanisms to increase the number and size of adipocytes which replaces lost volume and smooths wrinkles.
Ingredients: Coconut Oil, Shea Butter Sunflower wax, Sunflower oil, Linefill (Caprylic/Capric triglyceride, Dimethyl isosorbide, Sesamum indicum (Sesame) see extract, Tocopherol),Carrot seed oil
Sugar Lip Scrub
The same delicious formula as the popular Moisturizing Stick but in a portable pocket or purse size. Now you can take this deliciously hydrating sugar scrub anywhere and nourish your precious lips or other areas of skin at your convenience.
Ingredients: Coconut Oil, Sunflower Wax, Sunflower Oil, Brown Sugar
Konjac Deep Cleanse "This sponge is the best! I love using it to remove my eye make up! Especially water proof mascara. I add a bit of oil on my sponge and it wipes the mascara off easily. No streaks of mascara under my eyes." Deena M., Sunflower Customer
The konjac sponge, a gentle cleansing exfoliator made from the konjac root, a porous root vegetable that grows in Asia. Originally used to wash babies skin because of it's extremely gentle texture.
Rejuvenate your skin, remove make up and gently exfoliate. Sponge will feel hard at first but will absorb water to double in size. If it's your first time using it, soak the sponge for about 10 to 20 minutes, allow it to expand and soften. You can also add oils or cleanser of your choice to the sponge. The sponge will disburse the oils into your skin as you gently cleanse in circular motions. Rinse out the sponge and leave to air-dry over night. Sponges are reusable but it's recommended to change to a fresh one after 3 months.