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How to Make Your Own Self Tanner

Method 1 Method 1 of 2: Eyeshadow Method
  1. 1 Put the eyeshadow or bronzer into your container. You can use the end of the spoon if it needs to be scraped out.
  2. 2 Add the lotion. The more you add, the lighter the tanner will turn out.
    • Optional: Add the sunscreen. If you want to put in sunscreen, then you should lessen the amount of lotion you use.
  3. 3 Mix it all up. If you are not satisfied with the color, then add more eyeshadow or lotion, depending if it's too light or too dark.
  4. 4 Gather your supplies.
  5. 5 Heat up the water.
  6. 6 Put the tea bags in the water and wait for them to steep. Don't put anything else in it!
  7. 7 Pour the tea into the spray bottle.
    • You'll notice that the tea is a dark brown color.
  8. 8 Go onto the grass and spray 5 to 10 inches (12.7 to 25.4 cm) away depending on the strength of your sprayer in order to apply.
    • It might be drippy, so you'll have to wait a couple minutes after you spray it, and lightly dab it.
Method 2 Method 2 of 2: Tea Bag Method
  1. 1 Gather your supplies.
  2. 2 Heat up the water.
  3. 3 Put the tea bags in the water and wait for them to steep. Don't put anything else in it!
  4. 4 Pour the tea into the spray bottle.
    • You'll notice that the tea is a dark brown color.
  5. 5 Go onto the grass and spray 5 to 10 inches (12.7 to 25.4 cm) away depending on the strength of your sprayer in order to apply.
    • It might be drippy, so you'll have to wait a couple minutes after you spray it, and lightly dab it.