If you are anything like us at The Amazing Blog, then the recent heat wave has inspired you to get your legs out and develop a desirable tan. However, if you still connect with us, then that sun-kissed glow is hard to come by without a little help! We have been big fans of Chocolate Sun’s Cocoa Glow for years now, having previously reviewed them on The Amazing Blog here. If you were intrigued then, or are now; and want the golden chance to win a bottle of this tanning goodness, read on!

This is a real treat we wish we could enter as Chocolate Sun is the creator of the very first organic sunless tanning solution. A favourite among LA locals, beauty editors, industry experts and celebrities alike; their products nurture your skin while giving a beautiful and natural glow. They have a cult following and have won countless awards receiving Allures “Best of…” for ten years in a row. Unlike other chemical infused tanning products, Chocolate Sun only makes beauty items that are free of minerals, petrochemicals, sulphates and are vegan and cruelty-free which implies that you can feel and look good simultaneously. Before we get into the details of the giveaway, let us give you a little insight into why this is so exciting. Chocolate Sun products are ideal for self-tanning novices and tanning enthusiasts who want to prolong their existing tan. Their products are made with a blend of organically grown wild botanic herbs which exude beneficial, nurturing and hydrating properties.

Chocolate Sun offers a range of gorgeous self-tanners. Their best seller is the fabulous Cocoa Face and Body Tanning Cream which is a rich and nourishing body cream with a base of Shea Butter and Coconut Oil that gives the products a delicious chocolatey aroma. The Cocoa Face and Body Tanning Cream is available in three tones; ‘Lite’ for fair-medium skin which gives a subtle hint of colour, ‘Glow’ for all skin tones to give a gorgeous natural glow to the skin, and ‘Absolute’ for a deeper, just back from holiday look. Also in the range is Cocoa Illume Face Gel, which uses Aloe as a base to nourish and calm delicate facial skin. It's lightweight formula leaves your face with an instant glow that develops to give you an even sun-kissed look. Finally the Cocoa Illume Sunless Tanning Face Gel. Each product contains Shea Butter and Coconut Oil which gives the products a delicious chocolatey fragrance. The Cocoa Illume Face Gel is available for fair-medium skin tone and medium to dark skin tones. The product uses Aloe as a base to protect delicate facial skin. With its lightly scented light-weight formula, it will leave your face with an instant glow that develops quickly into giving you even sun-kissed skin. Cocoa Fleur has the lightest formula in the collection and is available in three tones. Due to its lightness, this is the perfect product for quick touch-ups or, to gradually build up a tan. What is more, the product helps to enhance and extend existing tans.

Now to the competition; we are offering you the chance to win your very own Coco Glow, which is a cult best seller. This product will leave your body with a golden brown, natural and enviable tan within 6-8 hours. A Beautiful World, the exclusive distributor of Chocolate Sun in the UK, has been very kind enough to provide this wonder-product to one lucky winner. To win your very own full-size bottle of this tanning miracle, you only have to follow a few simple steps:
1) Follow or Like both Amazing PR and A Beautiful World on Twitter or Facebook
2) Email your name and address to info@theamazingblog.co.uk within 24 hours. We will only pick a winner who sends us their information by 13.00 tomorrow.

We will announce the winner at 15.00 Monday (03/07/17) - Good Luck! :)

3/07/17- CONGRATULATIONS TO Natasha Gregory who has won our giveaway. :)

On our walks and journeys in the car during the hot weather I always have the conundrum of how to transport water for Mojai – even on short our commute to The Amazing Blog offices. Although as a sophisticated London dog, who frequently joins me to dine in the finest gastro pubs (and the odd dog-friendly restaurant) he has learnt to drink from a glass. Yes he happily laps away from any human’s glass - what a clever doggy he is! However, the point is I need a container for our trips and of course only the best will do for my pet.

Thankfully, I was recently introduced to the stylish The Pet Water Bottle it is made of the finest stainless steel It has a large opening making it easy to clean and refill. Both the spout and the cap are made from a BPA free, food-grade quality, FDA specified polypropylene, meaning it's healthy for your dog and for the environment. It also has a unique patented floating ball that releases just enough drinking water for a single sip – so it reduces waste. I had my doubts whether my old boy would be able to master such a thing (i.e. you can’t teach an old dog new tricks…) But he soon mastered the bottle cheerfully licking away (see above photo). This Pet Water Bottle currently has 11 different designs, it conveniently hooks onto a belt or handbag and comes in two sizes 500ml and 750ml, prices start from £12.99 and they are available at The Pet Water Bottle. They are doing a Giveaway on their Twitter so please follow when they reach 100 followers they will select a winner.

Little known fact: Did you know that when dogs drink that their tongue curls backwards and under? This is how they cleverly ‘hook’ the water into their mouths without wastage – i.e. if their tongue curled upwards.