Zeyna's Tan Routine in Morocco

Growing up in Morocco, skincare always felt simple and personal. I’ve never liked layering on heavy products or chasing complicated routines. I use rose water in summer, pure oils when my skin feels dry, and I stick with moisturisers I already know work for me. So every time I tried a tanning product and it made my skin tight, patchy, or break out, I just gave up.

Most self-tanners felt like they were made for someone else. The colours looked off on my skin, too cool or too orange. The smell would cling to my clothes. I’d get dry patches on my chin and cheeks. My shoulders would break out, and I’d spend days trying to fix it with masks and serums. All that just for a glow that barely lasted.

When I found Oleyra, what stood out was how simple it seemed. Drops that you mix into your own lotion. No thick mousse, no tinted creams that stain everything, no extra steps. Just adjust the number of drops and blend into what you’re already using. It sounded too easy, but I was curious.

I started with just two drops in my night cream. The texture didn’t change, there was no stickiness, and the scent was barely noticeable. I didn’t wake up to anything dramatic. My skin just looked a little more even, with a soft glow that made me look more rested. It felt natural, not like a layer on top of my skin. And most importantly, I didn’t break out.

Now I use Oleyra a few times a week, usually on my face and neck, sometimes on my legs if I’m wearing something short. It gives me that healthy look without any buildup or harsh fade. The colour never looks fake. It works with my undertone, not against it. I don’t have to exfoliate every two days or plan my life around a tanning schedule. It fits into my routine without changing anything else.

I also like that it feels more like skincare than makeup. The ingredients make sense—aloe, glycerin, raspberry seed oil, vitamin E. My skin stays soft, not dry or tight. And because I can control the colour, I never worry about going too far. If I want a deeper glow, I add more drops. If I want to pause for a few days, it fades gently without patchiness.

Oleyra has made tanning feel personal again. No drama, no harsh smells, no fake colour. Just something simple and clean that gives me back a bit of warmth when I need it. It works with my skin, not against it. And that’s all I was ever looking for.