The Blog
Explore personal health stories, expert bodycare advice and the science behind natural ingredients.
Oct 15 • 4 min read
What UV index is best for tanning?
We all know that the sun shines differently in different parts of the world, and I’m sure most of us have heard of the UV index. But what’s the UV index got to do with tanning? How do you tan without burning and can the UV index help you do it?
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Oct 15 • 8 min read
Why We Re-branded. Providing a Tropical Escape to Everyone
When I first started Tropic Labs in the fall of 2017, I had no idea where this entrepreneurship journey would take me. Freshly graduated from my Cosmetic Chemistry program, I knew I wanted to create my own brand and run my own business, but I naively underestimated what it would take to bring that vision to life. Fast forward nearly 4 years - we’re officially releasing the new and improved version of Tropic Labs for the world to see.
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Oct 15 • 4 min read
How To Tan Faster: 5 Must-Know Hacks
Darker faster. Give me bronze now. Summers are short and you've got no time to waste. You might be surprised to learn that tanning is a chemical reaction and it can be hacked naturally. Even more surprising is the fact that you can totally speed up the time it takes you to tan. You can tan faster. You can tan quicker. The best part? Some of these how-to tan faster hacks can also help protect your skin against sunburn, which is why we’re big personal fans of #1.
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Oct 15 • 4 min read
6 Tips For Perfect Skin On Your Next Tropical Holiday
Nothing looks better with a string bikini and a fruity frozen cocktail than smooth, tanned, radiant skin. Follow these 6 tips for perfect skin on your next tropical holiday.
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Oct 15 • 4 min read
Product Spotlight High Tide In-Shower Moisturizer: Why You Need a Wet Skin Body Lotion
Taking a shower is pretty much a part of daily life, right? Sure, but depending on the amount of time we allow to ourselves, our showers can look very different. We at Tropic Labs will be the first to admit that sometimes, we take quick 5-minute showers to rinse off the smell of our own BO because, frankly, we just can’t take it anymore! (Gross, I know, but we’ve all been there before. Where you just have a million priorities and self-care isn’t one of them.) Other times, we do THE MOST in the shower complete with a full-body shave, hair mask, and live karaoke session, resulting in us stepping out over an hour later, feeling like a whole new person! Both types of showers are equally crucial to our human experience. Still, we thought it was time to marry the two occasions and create a product that is just as opulent as it is fast-acting. Hide Tide In-Shower Moisturizer is for the person who splurges on guac, despite it being extra, but also uses an ungodly amount of dry shampoo on days she (or he) can’t be bothered to wash her (or his) hair.
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Oct 15 • 5 min read
The Best Tanning Lotion for Sensitive Skin 2021
When tanning season comes around, it's important to protect your sensitive skin from irritation. Invest in high-quality tanning products that are packed full of natural ingredients and specifically designed with sensitive skin in mind. If you’re craving that sun-kissed look, without the irritation, then you’re in the right place! We have formulated one of the best tanning lotions for sensitive skin AND have done the work to complete your tanning routine with pre and post-sun exposure care!
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Oct 15 • 6 min read
How to Achieve a Healthy Glow for Your Wedding Day | The Do’s and Don'ts of Bridal Tanning
If you're heading down the aisle shortly, you may be considering your tanning options, including indoor tanning, spray tanning, and self-tanners. The problem with these methods is they are extremely dangerous, can result in uncomfortable sunburns, or risk leaving orange stains on arguably the most IMPORTANT outfit you’ll wear...ever! (Not to mention, getting naked in front of a stranger is probably not very high up on your to-do list.) Fear not, Tropic Labs is here to give you our expertly curated tips and tricks to achieving the perfect tan for your wedding...minus the streaks, sun damage, and self-tanner smells.
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Oct 15 • 5 min read
Spoiled For Choice- The Smart Girl’s Guide To Buying Beauty Products.
Walk down the aisle of any beauty retailer or drugstore and you will be quickly inundated with products claiming they are green, clean, and everything in between. Paraben-free, silicone-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free… we are all told a million times over what our products are free from, but do we even know why? Some products even go as far as making the claim ‘chemical-free’, which is absurd, as even the earliest of elementary-aged science students would know that everything is a chemical, including water. We are being told again and again by businesses small and large that the products we are using now are chemical-laden and dangerous, and “here, use our products instead.”
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Oct 15 • 5 min read
Dry Brushing 101: Everything You Need to Know About How To Dry Brush Skin & The Benefits
Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past few months, you can’t ignore the popularity that dry brushing has gained recently. Dry brushing is a classic Ayurvedic ritual that, as it states in the name, involves brushing your full body with a special bristled tool... that is of course dry. Among many claims that you've probably seen, those who have tried dry bushing have experienced reduced cellulite, improved blood circulation, and even a stronger immune system, all attributed to dry brushing.
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