Behind the Glow: Curated Bronze

I spent years chasing the darkest tan possible.

Baby oil. Carrot oil. Hours in the sun. Tanning beds on repeat. Like so many girls from the ’90s and early 2000s, I thought being tan meant being prettier, more confident, more me. Then at 47, a routine dermatologist visit changed everything.

What I thought was “just a spot” turned out to be melanoma. That tiny bump became major surgery, an 8-inch scar, lymph node removal, and a reality check I will never forget. Less than a year later, I faced melanoma again. My oncologist said the most likely cause of the melanoma was my tanning bed use. That truth broke me,  the same thing I used to feel beautiful had also harmed me.

For a while, I felt like I had lost part of my identity. I missed feeling bronzed, glowy, confident. So, I started searching for a better way. That search became Curated Bronze.

I created Curated Bronze for people like me - people who love the glow, but want it in a way that feels elevated, natural, intentional, and safer for their skin. A luxury experience. A beautiful result. Confidence without compromise. This brand is personal. It was built from heartbreak, healing, and the decision to create something better.

You deserve the glow. Just not at the expense of yourself.