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North Wales Live
24-05-2025
- North Wales Live
Shoppers praise 'dream product' that prolongs fake tan and sells every 20 seconds
As the weather warms up, achieving a radiant, sun-kissed look becomes a top priority on many people's summer beauty checklist. However, while we all strive for that golden glow, it's equally crucial to shield ourselves from the sun's damaging rays, which makes self-tanning products and SPF-infused body oils some of the best pre-holiday purchases. Beauty aficionados have long praised Coco & Eve, with the brand's popular Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam (£26) selling at an impressive rate of one every 20 seconds. Now, the brand has taken things up a notch with its latest product: the Tan Boosting Anti-Aging Body Oil SPF50 (£29), designed to prolong your tan's lifespan under the sun. This multitasking oil is formulated to not only nourish the skin, but provide robust SPF50 protection against UVA/UBV rays, and enhance natural tan. The lightweight, non-oily formula is perfect for topping up your colour whilst keeping your skin protected and silky smooth. Plus, it boasts a delightful fragrance of ripe pear, creamy almond, coconut and mango, reports the Manchester Evening News. In terms of holiday preparation, we suggest using the Bali Bronzing Foam or the Sun-Kissed Gradual Tan Lotion a few days before your trip. Once your tan has developed, apply the Body Oil daily to moisturise your skin and preserve that fresh-from-the-beach look. It'll help extend your tan's longevity while imparting a glossy, healthy shine to your skin. For those looking to soak up the sun, apply the SPF oil liberally before heading out. After a day of sun exposure, consider following up with a calming after-sun lotion or aloe vera to soothe the skin. If this option doesn't convince you, there are numerous other body oils with SPF that can help enhance your glow. For example, NUXE's Sun Tanning Oil, priced at £24, is rich in botanical extracts and vitamin E, leaving the skin feeling smooth and radiant. Alternatively, The Fox Tan Rapid Elixir, now £19.99 (reduced from £24.99) at LookFantastic, comes highly recommended by MEN's Fashion and Beauty Editor, Rachel Pugh. This formula prepares the skin for sun exposure and can be used daily or three to five days prior to going out in the sun. Although it's a new launch, Coco & Eve's Body Oil has already garnered positive reviews. One fan said: "It's a miracle that I got a tan without burning. I like how this oil is hydrating; it left my skin feeling silky smooth." A second added: "It gave my skin a beautiful glow without feeling greasy. It's incredibly hydrating, perfect for my aging skin, and the added sun protection is a bonus. A new staple in my skincare routine." The product currently has no negative reviews; however, one user reported experiencing a 'heat rash after three days of using the SPF30 version. ' An advocate for SPF50 shared their enthusiasm, remarking: "I'm someone who burns easily and always has a coat of self-tan on. This is the only oil that doesn't make me burn or ruin my self-tan. Most oils make my self-tan separate, but this doesn't affect it at all." They continued to praise the product saying, "I love how it keeps me protected while allowing me to get a tan. It smells amazing and absorbs fast, leaving a hydrated, glow finish with no residue. I have ."
Daily Mirror
19-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
Fake tan 'genius' way to make it last longer and one sells every 20 seconds
With the sunshine beating down more regularly, thanks to the heatwave, achieving a radiant, sun-kissed look tops many people's summer beauty to-do list, especially for those who have upcoming social engagements. However, while we all yearn for that golden glow, it's equally crucial to shield ourselves from the sun's damaging rays. Its why fake tan and SPF-infused body oils are popular - and safe - choices for beauty fans and, if heading off on holiday, one of the savviest pre-holiday purchases you can make. Coco&Eve has been a high-flying name in the fake-tan industry, providing unreal results since 2018, with the brand's much-loved Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam (£26) selling like hotcakes - one every 20 seconds. Now, the brand has taken things up a notch with its latest offering: the Tan Boosting Anti-Ageing Body Oil SPF50 (£29). 'Life changing' curl cream that tames frizz in hot weather creates 'forever fans' 9 fashion and beauty buys on our weekend wishlist including River Island's linen trousers This potent oil is hardworking and has been designed to do everything - nourish skin with anti-ageing properties, guard against UVA/UBV rays with high SPF50 coverage, and enhance your natural tan whilst helping prolong it. The lightweight, non-greasy formula is perfect for topping up colour whilst keeping skin protected and silky smooth whilst on your trip. Plus, it's fragranced with sweet pear, creamy almond, coconut and mango. This body oil delivers sun protection and works to boost the depth of your natural tan for a radiant glow. When it comes to holiday prep, most of us hate feeling pasty and pale, especially at the thought of squeezing into a swimsuit. We suggest applying the Bali Bronzing Foam or the Sun-Kissed Gradual Tan Lotion a few days before your getaway to give a natural, sun-kissed glow that'll certainly boost confidence. Once your tan has developed, use the Body Oil daily to hydrate skin and maintain that fresh-from-the-beach look. It'll help extend the life of your tan while giving skin a glossy, healthy sheen. If you fancy a bit of sun-worshipping, make sure to slather on the oil liberally before catching rays as it's filled with SPF50. And remember, after basking in the glorious sunshine, top off your skin care with a calming after-sun or some cooling aloe vera gel. With summer in our midst, now is a good time to stock up on sun-protection and thankfully, there's a whole host of other SPF-infused body oils out there ready to enhance your lustre. Take NUXE's Sun Tanning Oil for £24, brimming with plant extracts and vitamin E for that smooth, glowing skin, reports the Manchester Evening News. Alternatively, the Fox Tan Rapid Elixir comes with glowing endorsements from Fashion and Beauty Editor Rachel Pugh. Marked down to just £19.99 from its usual £24.99 at Look Fantastic, this potion is crafted to prime your skin for sun exposure and is perfect for daily use or a three to five-day period leading up to your sunny escape. Despite being new, this innovative Coco&Eve Body Oil is quickly garnering reviews as glowy as its tan. One fan raved: "It's a miracle that I got a tan without burning. I like how this oil is hydrating; it left my skin feeling silky smooth. "It comes in a nice scent, and with the pump applicator, there is more control over the product, and it doesn't spray everywhere. I will reach for it in the future for my time in the sun." Someone else showered the tan oil in praise and said: "It gave my skin a beautiful glow without feeling greasy. It's incredibly hydrating, perfect for my ageing skin, and the added sun protection is a bonus. A new staple in my skincare routine." So far, nobody has given it a poor rating aside from one shopper who warned that, after continuous use over three days, the SPF30 option led to a 'heat rash'. That being said, a devotee of the SPF50 version shared: "I'm someone who burns easily and always has a coat of self-tan on. This is the only oil that doesn't make me burn or ruin my self-tan. Most oils make my self-tan separate, but this doesn't affect it at all." They continued: "I love how it keeps me protected while allowing me to get a tan. It smells amazing and absorbs fast, leaving a hydrated, glow finish with no residue. I have finally found my dream product." The Sunny Honey Tan Boosting Anti-Aging Body Oil SPF50 is available at Coco & Eve for £29.
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Common bathroom mistake that can put you at risk of deadly cancer, expert warns
Storing sun cream in the bathroom could make it less effective at guarding against deadly cancer, a doctor has warned. The hot steam from showers and baths can cause the protective ingredients in the cream to break down, meaning the product can fail to prevent dangerous skin damage, according to specialist Dr Ed Robinson. It means millions who keep their SPF in bathroom cabinets could be at risk of deadly disease, he added. Both warm temperatures and direct sunlight,' reduce the effectiveness of the sunscreen and leave your skin unprotected,' Dr Robinson said. 'Using degraded SPF means you are not getting the full protection advertised on the bottle. 'This increases your risk of sunburn, premature ageing, and, more seriously, skin cancer. 'In some cases, broken-down ingredients can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions.' Instead, sun creams should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Dr Robinson, who runs his own aesthetics practice in Cheshire, urged the public to check their bottles of sunscreen for signs that the active ingredients have degraded. This includes a change in texture—it could be runnier, lumpier or the formula may have separated. This means it is likely to apply unevenly, leading to 'patchy' protection. A foul smell or darker, yellowish colour usually means your sunscreen isn't as able to do its job as it should be, the expert said, adding to always check the expiration date too. He advised to keep the product away from car dashboards and glove boxes, windowsills and bags that are exposed to the sun. As the summer months are approaching, slathering on the sunscreen is the best way to avoid skin damage. Experts recommend wearing at least SPF 30 on warm days. The most well-known type of harmful sun rays are UVA and UBV. UVB rays hit the outer layer of the skin (the epidermis) and cause the most sunburn, while UVA rays penetrate much deeper and contribute to ageing. Both are ultraviolet, and are known to cause skin cancer. A shocking 90 per cent of skin cancer cases in the UK are a direct result of too much exposure to the sun and sunbeds, according to Cancer Research. Researchers have projected a record high of 20,800 cases last year and there has been a seven per cent rise in the deadly disease in UK adults aged 25-49. Meanwhile, those over the age of 80 have seen a rise of 57 per cent over the past decade. Despite increasing awareness of the disease, 45 per cent of people in the UK don't wear SPF every day, according to an independent YouGov survey. The majority of people miss out parts of their body when they apply sun cream, risking sunburn which can lead to skin cancer, studies show. A 2015 survey found 58 per cent of people forget to protect 'sun terraces'—areas including the nose, the shoulders and the soles of the feet. They also commonly forget to protect the back of the neck, the ears, and the tops of their feet. The other most frequently missed body parts were the the top of their head, the middle of the back, the toes/feet and the eye lids. It comes as the Skin Cancer Foundation warned that a history of five or more sunburns doubles your risk on the deadly skin cancer melanoma.
