Spring has finally sprung, which in Canada means it’s time to dig out that crumpled pair of shorts and musty T-shirt, forgo ironing in favour of a good shake or two, and, if you’re as white as I am, proceed to blind innocent passersby with the paleness of your arms and legs.
Splurging on bronzer is therefore entirely justified in my books as a necessary means of preventing damaged retinas and loss of vision. However, most bronzers are full of those chemicals, dyes and other potential toxins listed as tongue-twisting ingredients on the back of the bottle (sodium lauryl sulfate, dihydroxyactone, parabens) but euphemistic promises on the front (long-lasting, streak-free, glowing).
So because I’m a sucker for euphemisms, especially when it comes to skincare products, I found myself in the drug store, scanning the rows of lotions and potions in various shades of brown, picking a few up, checking my wallet and letting my vanity beat my sanity to a bloody pulp with visions of shiny J.Lo skin. But just as I was about to cave in, my birthday arrived, and my sister came to the rescue with an all-natural bronzing powder from Ecco Bella.
As the company says, it comes in a recyclable paperback compact (no refills, but I’m not going to be picky) and is made with “aloe, vitamin E, green tea and our exclusive flower wax coated pigments” — all words I understand (though I’m not entirely sure what flower wax is). I’ll mostly just use it for my face because it’s a powder, but I’m officially making the switch from synthetic fake tanning to natural fake tanning.
Does that even make sense?
That is awesome dude…I think this is absolutely hilarious! I would love to see a single guy take part in the same challenge as you…just to compare the different green innovations and changes to their lifestyle, because I can honestly say that…as a guy…I would ever have thought to green fake tanning! See…that’s what keeps so many people coming back here…different points of view!
Cheers…and happy bronzing!
I love that, Vanessa… natural fake tanning! BWAAAHAHAHA!
When I read it, I didn’t even notice that it was funny! Made perfect sense! : p
hey lady,
i was just wondering how this bronzer was working for you.
easy to apply, blends well, etc?
im in need of a new one, and i might as well go eco while i’m at it!!
thanks!!