Welcome to our May newsletter. It's all go here at Tanya Whitebits HQ and we're right in the middle of unpacking our stock following our trip down to London for The Telegraph's Stella Live event. Which was awesome.
This month's newsletter brings you the latest from our blog, some top tips to prepare you for the wedding season and our monthly special offer.
Meanwhile, exciting product development things are happening and we can't wait to reveal our brand new branded product very soon. Keep your eyes peeled on our social media channels and newsletters for up to date announcements. We can't wait to share it with you!
Love,
Founder & CEO | Tanya Whitebits |
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Wedding season is upon us, so here are some hints and tips to make you glow from head to toe, just like Instagram's Holly (@blissfully_winging_it) on her wedding day to Dan in New York.
Preparation is key when it comes to tanning, so here's how to get your skin in top-top condition for the big day. The best skin rehabilitation starts with exfoliation, as winter leaves the skin severely dehydrated. our legs and feet dry out the most due to poor circulation, so it's important to erase away dead skin build up before tanning. The best way to do this is a gentle scrub with our Tan Eraser.
Be extra careful as dry skin may become inflamed, therefore follow with a thick moisturiser. It is advisable to have a practice tan before the big day. Usually brides & grooms-to-be or guests do this for the hen night / stag night, providing it's a couple of weeks before the wedding so that you have time to exfoliate and remove your old tan before applying a fresh one."
Tanya Whitebits tan is water based, so make sure you don't use any oils, deodorants or perfume on your skin prior to application We have a shade to suit every skin tone whether you want a golden glow or a Mediterranean tan.
Shaving / waxing should be carried out at least 24 hours before application and ideally the tan should be done 48 hours before the event to give it time to settle. The good news is that there's minimal tan residue compared to other brands, so it's ideal for the wedding season.
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When we began to explore the formulation of sunless tanning, we had a wish list of ingredients that we didn’t want in our products.
Alcohol can cause dryness, irritation and breakouts, so we were firm that there was no place for this ingredient in our products. We also wanted our products to be vegan friendly and cruelty free containing natural and organic ingredients. Parabens were also a no-no.
We've written a blog all about parabens and other ingredients to look out for in your beauty products. Check it out here.
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Each month we shine the spotlight on some of our fabulous stockists. This month, we're shifting that spotlight over to one of our tan tribe, Cassie, also know as Instagram's @mamas_little_squares. We asked Cassie a few questions below:
 
TWB: Do you practice self care and if so do you have a top tip?
MLS: I am a trained and accredited Counsellor so know the importance of self care, yet somehow still find myself at the bottom of the pile in the busyness of family life!
My top tip is to remind myself that it’s not selfish to want time for just me! I often use phrase this to help: ‘knock the ‘ish’ off of selfish... self - care is always more important than punishing myself for wanting to have a bubble bath or see friends child free.
TWB: What inspired you to do a personal blog?
MLS: Watching other bloggers was my inspiration without doubt! One of my biggest inspirational accounts in the beginning was Rebecca (@mrsmeldrum) - she took time to message me while we were both pregnant and suffering with Hyperemesis Gravidarum. From then I realised how social media is so much more than just pictures and marketing. It is full of inspirational, supportive and kind people!
TWB: You now use Tanya Whitebits Self Tan Bronzing Mousse after 10 years of using another brand. What made you switch?
MLS: Ahh yes! I’m definitely a creature of comfort and often stick to what I know works, so had used one brand for over 10 years! The only downside was the strong smell and I always dreaded tanning because of the colour transfer in to clothes and the lingering smell!
When two Instagram accounts I love; @mothering_it and @zoestottor shared how much they love Tanya Whitebits and the unique benefit of being virtually odour free, cruelty free and vegan - I thought it was worth a try!
I will 100% not look back now and Tanya Whitebits is my go-to tan! I even tan weekly now because it’s so easy and I can do during day because I know I won’t smell of tan all day!!
TWB: What would your perfect day entail?
MLS: Corre, that’s a good one... it would HAVE to start with a lovely lay in and breakfast in bed! Then a sunny day is virtually essential to lift my mood - I’m a summer baby so sun and having a tan gives me confidence!
We live by the Dorset coast and I love being at beach with my children and husband - a chilled day of playing and delish food finished off with an amazing meal (and champagne of course) with great friends and my husband is, to me, the perfect day!
Owww... can I include some designer shoes and lots of clothes appearing in my wardrobe too, because, you know... that would REALLY make my perfect day!
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Our monthly special offer is a 15 % discount off your next purchase on our website. You can choose to stock up on your favourite shade or try a new shade in our mini 50ml bottles. Try our various accessories to compliment your perfect tan such as our Tan Enhancing Moisturiser or our Luxury Velvet Tanning Mitt. We’ve even got some candles if you’re all tanned out. Use giveme15 at the checkout before the end of May.
Browse our entire product range over on our website:
www.tanyawhitebits.co.uk |
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