Living in Los Angeles, it’s not unusual for complete strangers to ask who does your hair or who is your trainer and even in some instances- and certainly not mine- who does your Botox. I will say, however, not one person has ever asked me where I get my tan- and that’s because my go-to place, Chocolate Sun, delivers the most natural and flawless looking spray tan around. Creator and Founder Susie Phillips, along with managing partner Kimmie Worley, established their company in 2004- developing the first organic, sunless tan made entirely from botanicals and herbs- and is the only brand that owns and operates their own studios, which are located in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills.
These innovative ingredients provide powerful and protective antioxidant properties, and has a built-in natural sunscreen…yes,while sporting this lustrious tan you must still be mindful of the real rays- which wreak havoc especially here in LA, and is why Chocolate Sun is a staple for me. Initially, Susie and Kimmie created this blend to act as as a hydrating mask treatment for the skin- the reward being that it actually tans you as well- and the active tanning ingredient, FDA approved DHA, is derived from plant sources such as sugar beets and sugar cane. Additionally, this glowing concoction is free of mineral oils, dyes, paragons, alcohol and other toxins that can be found in other tanning products.
Profiled in Allure, Elle, and In Style magazines- and many more publications, Chocolate Sun was recently featured on The Today Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda, which aired just two days ago. Their Citrus and White Tea Leaf Blossom Body Scrub- crafted with Dead Sea Salts, Turbinado Sugar and Pure White Tea Leaf – was the must-have item on that segment and is guaranteed to make your tan even silkier. I’ve been going to Kimmie- who is a doll- for years now and always walk out looking as if I just got back from St. Barths….if only. www.chocolatesun.com
