If you usually use another type of coffee maker, such as a French Press, you can still use it to brew your tanning coffee as long as you can add enough coffee grounds to brew extra strong coffee.
Choose caffeinated coffee so that your lotion will also improve the look of your cellulite. You can use a medium or dark roast, though dark roast will result in a darker color. 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.
If you choose an all-natural lotion, then your coffee tanning lotion will be a great chemical-free replacement for commercial self-tanners.
Make sure that 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.
Quickly wash your hands after you use your lotion so that they aren’t darker than the rest of your body. Since they are in contact with more of the lotion, they may absorb more color. Your tan may wash off the next time you shower or go swimming.
You can store your tanning lotion in the bathroom if you go through it quickly. If you’re concerned about shelf-life, store your lotion in the fridge. If you’re unhappy with the color, you can adjust the amount of coffee you use the next time you make tanning lotion.
You can adjust the recipe to create more or less tanning oil, as long as you use equal parts coffee grounds and olive oil.
You can also line your floor with paper or plastic garbage bags. Wipe out your tub after you use the treatment.
It’s best to wear gloves while applying the mixture to avoid stained hands.
Avoid shaving your legs or scrubbing your skin after you apply the coffee-oil mixture because it may rub away your tan.
Mix a fresh batch of tanning oil for each application.
To create more tanner, increase both the coffee grounds and water in equal parts.
Do NOT rush to apply your product. If it’s too hot, then you may suffer burns.
It’s best to wear gloves while applying the product to prevent stained hands.
