Body Nutritive Serum | Tanning

No. The Body Nutritive Serum is a moisturizing body oil, not a self-tanner: it has no DHA, bronzers or dyes, so it does not add color by itself. What it does is keep skin soft and well moisturized, so a tan from the sun looks more even and less dry or patchy. It contains no sunscreen, so protect your skin whenever you are outdoors. For color without UV exposure, look at our Sunless Tanning lotions, which build a natural-looking tan over a few hours.

The Body Nutritive Serum does not make you tan and does not speed up tanning; your tan comes from UV light. What it does is keep skin deeply moisturized with Hazelnut, Walnut, Apricot Kernel, Avocado, Kukui Nut, Rice Bran and Peach Kernel Oils and Vitamin E, so skin flakes less and color looks richer, more even and glowing instead of dry. It contains no sunscreen and does not protect against sunburn, so limit your time in the sun and use a broad-spectrum sunscreen.

Apply the Body Nutritive Serum as needed, ideally right after washing while your skin is still slightly damp, which helps lock in moisture. Smooth a small amount over your arms, legs and any dry areas and massage it in until absorbed. It absorbs quickly without a greasy feel, and you can wear it under a sunscreen or lotion. It contains no sunscreen, so when you are outdoors, apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen on top and reapply it as its label directs. Avoid contact with the eyes.

No. The Body Nutritive Serum does not contain sunscreen and should never be used in place of one. Plant oils are not a reliable sun protection, so the serum does not protect against sunburn. Repeated sun exposure without protection can increase the risk of skin aging and skin cancer, even if you do not burn. When you are outdoors, apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen over the serum, reapply it as its label directs and limit your time in the sun.

The Body Nutritive Serum is a pure blend of plant oils: Hazelnut Seed, Walnut, Apricot Kernel, Avocado, Kukui Nut, Rice Bran and Peach Kernel Oils, with Vitamin E and Geranium, Grapefruit Peel and Lavender essential oils for a light, herbal scent. Rice Bran and Peach Kernel Oils are rich, long-lasting moisturizers, and Vitamin E adds antioxidant support. It is made without water, mineral oil, petrolatum, silicone, alcohol or fillers. It contains several nut oils, so check the list if you have a nut allergy.

Yes. Many people use the Body Nutritive Serum every day as their body moisturizer, whether they tan or not. Its blend of plant oils with Vitamin E absorbs quickly without a greasy feel and leaves dry, flaky or rough-feeling skin on the arms, legs and neck soft and smooth all day. Apply it right after a shower while skin is still damp, and use a little more on very dry areas like elbows, knees and shins. It works well under sunscreen or lotion.

Yes, by keeping skin moisturized. Dry skin flakes and peels, which makes a tan look patchy sooner, so applying the Body Nutritive Serum every day after your shower helps your color look even and fresh for as long as possible. It works with a tan from the sun or from a self-tanner. Avoid long hot showers and harsh soaps, pat your skin dry instead of rubbing and exfoliate gently only when you want to. Remember that it contains no sunscreen.

The Body Nutritive Serum is a gentle formula made for all skin types, including sensitive skin, and it is free from mineral oil, petrolatum, silicone, water, alcohol, parabens, artificial fragrances and fillers. It does contain nut oils, such as Hazelnut, Walnut and Kukui Nut, and essential oils like Geranium, Grapefruit and Lavender, so if your skin reacts easily, try it on a small area first and wait a day. Stop using it if your skin becomes red or irritated, and keep it away from your eyes.

The serum has a natural herbal scent from its blend of pure essential oils: Geranium, Grapefruit, and Lavender. There are no artificial fragrances. Some customers find the natural herbal aroma pleasant, while others note it is different from conventional scented body products and takes some getting used to. The scent softens after the oil absorbs into the skin. There are no synthetic perfume additives. If you are sensitive to natural essential oil scents, applying to a small area first is recommended to ensure personal comfort with the aroma.

You can use the Body Nutritive Serum before outdoor or indoor tanning to keep skin moisturized, but it does not protect against UV light, whether from the sun or a tanning bed. Many tanning salons ask clients to use only salon-approved products in their beds, so check your salon's rules first. Keep sessions short and follow the salon's time guidelines, because repeated UV exposure can increase the risk of skin aging and skin cancer. After tanning, apply the serum again to keep skin soft.

Some of our products may look similar because of the ingredients list but variations that you can’t see make a great deal of difference in the benefits they deliver to you.

The best comparison we can make is to cooking or baking. Using different levels of ingredients in a variety of combinations produces significantly different finished products.