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The Approach
At Sontse, we believe that glowing skin and sun safety can go hand in hand. We’re here to offer a more sophisticated approach to sun-kissed beauty—a natural-looking, vegan-friendly sunless tanning solution that leaves you beautifully bronzed and yet UV-damage-free.
Rooted in our greater vision to illuminate sun safety in the way we as a society pursue beauty and fashion, we’re redefining what it means to tan and providing a way for all to embrace radiant, hydrated skin without compromising your health. With every application of our self tanner, you’re choosing beauty that honours your body, nurtures your skin, and sets a powerful example for generations to come.
THE INGREDIENTS
Our products are thoughtfully crafted using science and nature. The result? A clean, vegan-friendly formula designed to enhance your glow while caring for your skin. Infused with clinically proven natural ingredients and a luxurious rose and coconut scent, each formula is dermatologically tested to ensure it is gentle, effective, and safe. Also free of harsh chemicals and nasty ingredients, Sontse self-tanner cleverly encapsulates the benefits of advanced skincare to not only deliver a flawless sunless tan but also leave your skin feeling soft, dewy, and beautifully hydrated.
THE NEED
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world—an alarming reality that motivates everything we do. Each year, nearly 2,000 Australians lose their lives to this preventable disease.* Cancer Council Australia.
We believe that you don’t need to risk your health to look and feel beautiful. Our world needs to be educated, and we hope to do this one bottle of UV-free-sunshine at a time.
But we’re not alone in this. Our community of sunless tanners are together leading the way. Explore our collective impact here.
THE ESSENCE
The word Sontse—Ukrainian for “sun”—captures the very essence of our brand. It’s a nod to founder Jayde Houndalas’ cultural heritage and a reflection of our mission: to illuminate the importance of sun safety and inspire more skin-loving beauty rituals. At Sontse, we invite you to go sunless without compromise—choosing glowing, hydrated skin while honouring your health.
THE PACKAGING
Every detail of Sontse’s packaging reflects our commitment to elegance, sustainability, and intention. Minimalist yet refined, the design embodies the ethos of our brand—natural, radiant, and conscious. Thoughtfully crafted from recyclable and biodegradable PET plastic and FSC-certified paper, from the premium feel to the eco-friendly materials, Sontse packaging is as thoughtful as the formulas inside.
The Founder
For founder Jayde Houndalas, Sontse is more than just a brand—it’s a deeply personal mission. Having witnessed the devastating effects of cancer on her loved ones, Jayde is fiercely passionate about promoting skin-safe practices and being an infectiously positive force of change – something she attributes to inheriting from her late grandmother who was a ray of sunshine to so many during her life. Relatable in so many ways, like many, Jayde once pursued a sun-kissed glow without fully understanding the risks. Now, as a proud advocate for sunless tanning, and as a mother, wife, and friend who understands the profound impact of skin cancer, she’s dedicated to sharing her story and inspiring others to prioritise their skin’s health and safety.
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