Comments about Nature's Gate Glow Lotion, Light Skin Tones, 16 fl oz:

I have used many facial self tanners--- I can't vouch for using this as a full body tanner, but it works great on face & neck & chest....the areas I refuse to get ANY sun on.
I was looking for an organic product & Natures Gate Glow Lotion delivers!

It's non greasy....a pet peeve I have with other products. It also has a very light, pleasant scent, unlike some that just bowl you over with fumes. It also delivers a very light " glow" which I LOVE--- so if you want a really dark look, this may not be for you. I think a light glow is a lot more natural anyhow, so it works for me.

Highly recommended....it also comes in a large bottle, and the price is right.

Comments about Nature's Gate Glow Lotion, Light Skin Tones, 16 fl oz:

I've been using this for a few years and love it!

When I start "fresh", totally exfoliated and fairly pasty, I use the Nature's Gate Tanning lotion once in the morning and again at night. By the next morning, I can see it working. That next morning I put on a layer of Medium Glow Lotion when I get out of the shower, letting it dry before I get dressed. Even if I wear light clothing that day and it "rubs off" on anything I'm wearing, it comes right out in the wash (I purposely don't buy white bras or undies as they tend to yellow and bleach is too harsh). After I've built a good color, I switch to using the light Glow Lotion every morning...for those that think it has a smell, covering it up at night while sleeping can make the smell stronger. Using it during the day doesn't smell at all.

I never put it directly on my feet/ankles/heels or hands but as soon as I finish with the rest of my body, I add a little plain lotion to my hands, rub it into my hands thoroughly (add a little more lotion) and then wipe down onto the top of my feet/ankles/heels from my lower shins, (add a little more lotion) rub lightly over front and back of knees, elbows/bend in my arms. I wash my hands, trying to keep water off the front of my hands, but use a fingernail brush to thoroughly scrub my palms, underneath of fingers, underneath nails and around cuticles. When I towel off my hands, I rub very well between my fingers all the way down to the bottom so nothing accumulates there.

Then I use a long handled shower brush with a flat back to spread across my upper back. Every couple of days, I use take a round cotton pad and using the medium Glow Lotion, spread across the tops of my hands and front fingers...let it dry for a few minutes and then rub in some plain lotion being careful to keep away from cuticles and under nails (or you can use fingernail brush again).

If I notice a "build-up" around my ankles or arches, I'll run a little water over a round cotton pad and wipe (don't rub hard) over the area very lightly until it goes away (you can rub harder on your ankles). Sometimes I'll notice it's "coming away" from my shins due to shaving, so I'll rub over them with exfoliating gloves (dry, not wet) and then apply a good coat of medium Glow Lotion or the darker tanning lotion before bed.

I grew up in Florida...constantly in the sun...but am now starting to pay the price with 4 carcinomas removed via surgery by the dermatologist in the past few years. This stuff is so much healthier, easier and so natural looking. I have sold lots of this stuff for Natures Gate by just telling people what I use. My dermatologist is one of them!

Hope the tips I have learned from long time use will help you!

Comments about Nature's Gate Glow Lotion, Light Skin Tones, 16 fl oz:

I can't understand why people are complaining about the scent of this lotion. I am very sensitive to all fragrances--nearly everything I purchase is frangrance-free, from personal to household products (even masking fragrances, contained in products labeled "unscented," bother me). The scent is very slight and very natural; it smells exactly like shea butter. The consistency is similar, too--a rich, thick lotion/creme, which I love because I have very dry skin. I chose the "light" shade, since I have light-to-med skin, and I thought the medium might make me look too tan or be difficult to spread evenly. I got it to use primarily on my legs, which don't get much sun. I wanted to even them out with the rest of my body. Well, for me (maybe I'm not as fair as I think I am!), it took A WHILE to see any results. I applied it twice a day for four days before I noticed any differece. Then, a nice, natural glow started to appear. After a week, I've gone down to one application every other day to maintain the glow. Now my legs match and I'm excited to wear skirts and shorts this year. I haven't had any promlems at all with unevenness. I apply it once I dry off from the shower. Being that I have dry skin, it absorbs immediately. My skin loves it. I rinse my hands thoroughly after application (just water, no soap) and dry them well; I haven't had any yellowing of my palms. A good tip a got from other reviews was to exfoliate prior to application. I exfoliate about once a week. This helps the product cover/absorb evenly. Another tip is to first apply a regular lotion to darker/dryer areas, such as kneecaps, rough spots, toes, etc., so the glow lotion doesn't absorb as quickly into those areas. I may switch to the medium if I decide I want more of a tan than just "glow," but it's nice to be able to apply the light version often because of its moisturizing properties alone. As long as they don't make any changes to this product (like fiddling with the fragrance--please, Nature's Gate, just leave it as is!) I can see myself using this for a long time!

Comments about Nature's Gate Glow Lotion, Light Skin Tones, 16 fl oz:

Seriously just smelled so bad I couldn't even use it.

Comments about Nature's Gate Glow Lotion, Light Skin Tones, 16 fl oz:

I was so looking forward to using this in place of a more expensive product. It smells good and goes on smoothly, but I woke up with an uneven tan and blotches of muddy tan on my legs. Going back to Xen-Tan.

Comments about Nature's Gate Glow Lotion, Light Skin Tones, 16 fl oz:

This lotion truly adds a beautiful glow to your skin. Love it!

Comments about Nature's Gate Glow Lotion, Light Skin Tones, 16 fl oz:

I have very fair skin,blue eyes. I've tried many brand name self tanners in all price ranges. All leave me unrealisticly dark with streaks. This product I use every other day and gives a nice warm tan tone. The oder is less than with most products but increases somewhat as the day goes on. It is gone the day after use. I will be using this product all summer and into the fall. The best self-tanner for me and what a bargin. Luckey me.

Comments about Nature's Gate Glow Lotion, Light Skin Tones, 16 fl oz:

Just try it! Beautiful natural color, non-streaking, and NO SMELL! :-)

Comments about Nature's Gate Glow Lotion, Light Skin Tones, 16 fl oz:

I've used expensive tanning products before. They turned me orange - I'm fair skinned. This stuff is great! I use the light formula on my arms and the darker on my legs. Only need to use it a few times a week. Yesterday, my best friend said you got some sun pointing to my arms. She couldn't believe it when I told her it wasn't 'real'. Love this stuff!

Comments about Nature's Gate Glow Lotion, Light Skin Tones, 16 fl oz:

Haven't noticed any streaking like other tanning lotions. Gives a natural looking tan. Easy to use.