A tan is the best accessory for those long summer days.
After all, it goes with anything.
Your hot pink ’80s-inspired pant suit (who knew padded shoulders would ever make a comeback?

), your flowy maxi dresses, and your slinky tank-tops.
Yes, having a bronzed glow can certainly make us feel good.
There are plenty of products on the shelves right now that can help us achieve a confidence-boosting glow.

Although they can get pretty pricey.
Some of the highest-rated products will have you swiping your card for north of $40 (perStrategist).
It’s actually incredibly easy to make a DIY self-tanner with common household ingredients.
A few tips before we hand over the recipes.
Mix equal parts cocoa powder with white lotion in a bowl before slathering onto your skin.
Yes, coffee stains our teeth, which we’re not fans of.
But it can also “stain” our skin in the best way.
Brew a pot of coffee as normal and mix it with lotion.
Note that the more coffee you use, the darker your skin will be.
We hope these recipes and tips will help your budget and bring out the naturalist in you.