All products are formulated and made in small batches by me (!), in my home Studio in Burlington, Ontario.

Yes, I offer samples for purchase.

ewg.org lists easy-to-navigate hazard ratings for nearly 70,000 products and 9,000 ingredients on the market. It aims to guide people to greener, healthier, and cleaner food and cosmetic ingredient choices. Users can find an overall score, from 1 (best) to 10 (worst), for every product in the database. coco-bare aims to use ingredients that score a 1 or 2 at the most.

Erythrulose a yellow to reddish sugar found in red berries, most commonly raspberries. It is a natural keto-sugar which reacts with the amino acids of keratin in the epidermis of the skin to produce a brownish coloration. It is found to be much safer to use that traditional DHA found in most common self-tanning products on the market. (Related news article link: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/report-dha-ingredient-in-spray-on-tans-may-wreak-havoc-on-dna/)

If you’re looking for a more close-to-nature alternative to attain a warm, healthy glow with minimal impact to your health and your wallet, then my creams are definitely for you. My glow creams are more about the natural ingredients – nourishing butters, uplifting and soothing essential oils, natural preservatives – with the added benefit of a “radiance” that builds gradually over time and use.

Because my creams are more natural they do not perform the same as self-tanners/spray tans on the market.

To be safe, estimate 1 to 2 weeks before items are shipped. Since we produce in small batches orders may take a little longer to get to you. That said, we will always try to get it to you sooner than later, but we don’t want you to be disappointed either.

If you are not satisfied with your product please email info@coco-bare.com within 30 days to inquire about a full refund. Because we’re a small business you will be responsible for all return shipping costs. After 30 days, all sales are final.

If the product is defective or arrived damaged, email info@coco-bare.com and include pictures within 10 days of receiving the product. I’ll be happy to send you a new product!

Yes, I don’t use any animal products or byproducts.

Yes, I do all of our testing on willing human participants. We also make sure all of our ingredients are derived as ethically as possible.

Currently all of the products are nut-free, but my facility is not therefore I cannot guarantee the products have not come into contact with nuts.

It is very important to look into which ingredients and essential oils are safe to use during all stages of pregnancy. Please speak with your health care practitioner for guidance. I use natural ingredients and a dilution of essential oil of 1-2 % in my products.

Yes, I love to customize products! Looking for something specific – a facial or scalp oil, or maybe a sumptuous bath soak? Or perhaps you have a corporate event and would like to gift your employees? I’m here to help, just send me an email at info@coco-bare.com with what you’re looking for. Please note custom orders are on a first come first serve basis.

Not to worry! It’s the erythrulose (the “glowing” ingredient) discolouring the lid. Try to keep the rim of the jar clean, and twist lid tightly when storing.