Carmel, CA –  TARA Sun Therapy Collection, launched in response to the huge success of the company’s Rehydrating Aloe treatment, is formulated to soothe, moisturize and protect the skin from the harsh effects of the sun.  TARA Sun products, as well as products from TARA Ayurveda, Aromatherapy, Bath and Herbal Ease™ Collections, are found in many of the country’s finest resort and destination spas such as Canyon Ranch, Westin Mission Hills, Mandalay Bay, El Conquistador, The Orchid at Mauna Lani and Four Seasons Resort Hualalai.

   The base formulations of this popular line including Lavender Face & Body Mist, Recovery Gel, Rehydrator Lotion, SPF 15 Body Lotion and SPF 30 Face Serum, have been enhanced with herbal extracts and algae.  According to President Tara Grodjesk, “We are so excited about our Sun Therapy collection and the enhancements to the natural ingredient formulations.  As a result, the quality of the added herbal ingredients allows us to provide our clients with an improved product. The collection is packaged in tubes for convenience during outdoor activities.”

   The Lavender Face & Body Mist is made of purified water, pure essential oil of lavender, aloe vera, and extracts of algae, green tea, sage, nettle, rosemary, chamomile, and witch hazel.  This uplifting and refreshing Face & Body Mist instantaneously awakens the senses while soothing, moisturizing and healing the skin.  It can be used before and after sun exposure.

   The Recovery Gel fragrance is lavender and tea tree and has a very pleasant aroma.  In addition, this product contains aloe vera, extracts of calendula, blue mallow, comfrey, shepard’s purse, and chamomile.  Together, the aloe vera, tea tree and lavender calm and soothe sunburned, irritated or dry skin.

   The fragrance in the Rehydrator Lotion is from pure essential oils.  Tara was very committed to creating an exotic tropical fragrance for the sun line using only pure essential oils, a task very difficult to accomplish as most tropical fragrances in personal care products are made with synthetic fragrancing.   Other ingredients include aloe vera, rosehip, avocado and walnut oils, extracts of chamomile, horsetail, rosebud, grapeseed and algae, and pure essential oils of orange, vanilla, and jasmine.  The Rehydrator Lotion nourishes dry skin, promotes elasticity and soothes sunburns.

   Ultra SPF 15 protects the body from the harsh effects of the sun.  Designed to shield against UVA and UVB light, this effective SPF is formulated to protect the body 15 times more than without sunscreen.  The SPF 15 has active ingredients titanium dioxide, aloe vera gel, safflower, rosehip seed and walnut oils, caprylic/capric triglyceride and

Vitamin E.

   Face Serum SPF 30 offers botanical protection for the delicate skin of the face, contain titanium dioxide, a natural sunscreen that scatters UVA and UVB light.  This product has aloe vera, sesame, kukui nut and foraha berry oils, squalane (derived from olives), rosewater, extracts of grapeseed, algae, green tea, comfrey, red clover, and horsetail, pure essential oils of rose geranium, lavender, neroli, palmarosa and peru balsam, avobenzone, octyl salicylate, octyl methoxycinnamate, and benzophenone-3. 

   The TARA Sun Therapy Collection is available in gallons and assorted retail sizes.  A sun travel kit with one ounce bottles of Face & Body Mist, Rehydrator Lotion, Recovery Gel, and SPF 15 includes tips for safe sunning and is perfect for travel and gift giving.  For more information on Tara Spa Therapy’s Sun line, call 866-224-1391.