Updates from the Blog

Caribbeantan Launches NEW SPF Yes, you heard that right! We have just launched an ultra-moisturizing bronzing SPF lotion. Your latest must-have for your handbag, beach bag or cosmetics bag!  #mybronzingSPF Looking for a Bronzing Sun Protection Lotion?   This bronzing duo not only leaves you with a golden finish that washes off but keeps your skin safe from the sun...

We have some exciting specials lined up! Friday is everyone’s favourite day of the week and your tanning brand is about to double up the Friyay goodness with slashed down prices. We will be selling exclusive bundles limited to 100 people for ONLY R169.95!  Your favourite salon kits will be knocked down to these crazy specials!!  Mobile Kit: R4400 save R1100!  Deluxe...

Hello NEW Exfolia Pouch! Caribbeantan has always been more than just another beauty brand – it’s a brand that promotes not only confidence and glamour, but protecting your skin and your health, too. In the same way we believe your gorgeous tan shouldn’t come at the expense of your skin’s health, Caribbeantan also believes that our products shouldn’t come at...

It's competition time and we are going big! This one is going to be big! Caribbean Tan is feeling extra festive this year so we decided to put together an R5000 Hamper to leave 2017 with a bang. Are you ready? What you can expect to win: Self-Tanning products from Caribbean Tan, Make-up from L.O.V, Essence, and CATRICE to the...

I accepted I would be pale forever I’m pale as all heck, and take forever to develop a natural tan. In fact, it’s much more likely I’ll just burn and then peel, even if I tan slowly and incrementally. A dermatologist once told me I should wear SPF 100 because I’m that pale (I also have a lot of ‘beauty...

Introducing Mrs South Africa 2018, Nicole Capper Mrs South Africa 2018 Nicole Capper is a woman of many talents, and being the real-life goddess that she is, she somehow manages to look unbelievably fabulous while juggling an incredibly full life. Aside from being married and raising two kids (a fulltime job in itself), Nicole models, speaks at events, runs a...

As the Black Friday heat starts cooling down Caribbean Tan has decided to ease into a Cyber Monday with another amazing deal. Time to Xtend your Tan! So you’ve tanned over the weekend and need some Hydrating Body Butter to Xtend that gorgeous glow you’ve got going on. We love our Tan Fam so much that we have decided to...

It’s that time of year when the festivals start rolling in, but summer hasn’t quite caught on yet. That means most of us are still rocking our pale winter bods, but that’s okay – we’ve got an easy solution.   Tan on the go! Caribbeantan Instant Aerosol Spray is the quickest, easiest way to get your tan on. Ideally, you’ll...

Fitness fam, this one’s for you! If you’re looking to take your beautiful bronzed bod to the next level, it’s time to welcome Pure Pigment Darkening Drops to your life. If you’re in the world of fitness or bodybuilding, dancing or gymnastics, you’ll know that the key to popping on stage is having the ultimate deep tan. And no –...

Summer is getting closer every day, and the time to release your inner golden goddess is near! Feeling a little less than beach-ready? Don’t freak – we got this. Getting your body haaat for the beach is beyond doable. If you have more than a few weeks…   This is the ideal scenario for achieving a gorgeous summer aesthetic. The...

How does DHA work? Caribbeantan products contain specially formulated active ingredients. One of these ingredients is DHA (Dihydroxyacetone – natural sugar cane derivative). When applied to the skin, DHA causes a chemical reaction with the skin to produce a tan much like the sun, but without the UVA and UVB damage to the skin. According to the American Academy of...

When you think of a beautiful tan, who springs to mind? Is it Jennifer Aniston’s gorgeous golden glow, or Eva Longoria’s beautiful bronzed body? Whoever it is, we’re guessing Don Trump and Snooki do not make an appearance. It’s official – orange is definitely not ‘fetch’. Don’t try to make it a thing. Here are 5 easy ways to avoid...

Knowing your skin type is the first step in achieving the perfect tan. From there, all you need to do is choose the matching product, and BOOM – bronzed, here you come! Skin type A   Do you get sunburnt quite easily? Are you one of those fair-skinned beauties who needs to slather themselves with SPF 100, even in the...

Get a Glow on the Go! We’ve all been there – suddenly, your beach holiday is a few short days away, or summer temperatures start appearing out of nowhere, and you’re left feeling wildly unprepared for bikinis and skirts. Stuck at home, in the office, or with very little time, your options are limited. Luckily, we have the solution to...

Summer in South Africa is winding down but wedding season is not! In our beautiful sunny country, weddings keep rolling in all the way through May, and April is considered one of the best months to get married (it’s all about that golden hour, and to be honest, nailing those photos when it’s not 35 degrees is a bonus).  ...

Beyoncé has taught us that being pregnant can be the most fabulous time of your life. She showed us how to embrace the bulge, live large, and celebrate the awesome things your beautiful bod is capable of! Pregnancy is a time to do what makes you feel good (provided, of course, that it’s good for baby, too) – i.e. whatever...

Short Dress or Long Denims  After winter, it’s time to get those dresses out and get ready for special occasions and the warmer weather. There’s only one problem- your skin hasn’t seen sunshine in a while and your body is pasty so you decide to stick to your long denims instead. Don’t let this stop you from enjoying all the...

Summer is here, and that means it’s time to shed our dry skin and step out bare-legged into the sun! If you’re guilty of not loving your skin through the dry season (we get you – everything is harder when there are water restrictions), then it’s time to step up and do some damage control. First things first: Scrub! Before you do anything,...