Do you know what you're using on your skin?

Our skin is our largest organ and a lot of what we put on it absorbs into our bloodstream. That’s why more and more treatments are now available in patches!

Understanding the ingredients is so vital to your health and overall wellbeing if you can't pronounce it or you wouldn't eat it why expose your body to it at all!

In 2011, Eco Tan made Australian history by becoming the first and only tanning manufacturer to be certified organic by the Organic Food Chain under the Australian government.

Since Day 1, Sonya has been committed to creating a healthier, animal-friendly and environmentally friendly eco range. Eco Tan is a company that is founded on authenticity and transparency, which is why certifications are SO important.

The Professional, Tanning and Body Care range is Certified Organic by the Organic Food Chain Australia,  Accredited Toxic Free by Safe Cosmetics Australia and accredited by Choose Cruelty-Free We spoke to the team at Eco Tan to find out what ingredients they use and which ones they avoid, keep this list handy next time you shop for your favourite beauty products!

Don’t put synthetics on your skin; we encourage you to keep it natural and organic!

INGREDIENTS WE CHOOSE TO USE:

• Chamomile
• Flower Extract
• Avocado Oil
• Honeysuckle Flower Extract
• Rosewood Oil
• Peppermint Oil
• Rose Geranium Oil
• Grapeskin Extract
• Orange Peel Oil
• Coconut Oil
• Cacao Fruit
• Caramel
• Aloe Vera
• Raddish Root Extract
• Bergamot
• Witch Hazel Extract

WE CHOOSE NOT TO USE:

• Phenoxyethanol
• Propylene Glycol
• Pegs
• Parabens
• Animal Derivatives
• SD Alcohol
• Silicone
• Food Colouring & Artificial Dyes
• Petrochemicals
• Harmful Chemicals…

Be aware of the ingredients you use on your skin; start googling and reading ingredients on the backs of labels and always look further into claims made by bigger brands, remember 'organic' or 'natural'isn't the same as certified organic! 

We hope this has helped you understand our Certified Organic product range. Now you can enjoy looking beautifully bronzed every weekend! If you post weekend pictures with your glowing tan, be sure to tag us on Instagram @EcoTan NZ.