How the Bronze Body Routine Works

The Bronze Body routine

Gel to prepare.
Cream to condition.

Two products, two steps, in tingle or non-tingle. No ten-step routine, and nothing you need to decode.

The routine

Three steps, start to finish

Every Bronze Body topical routine is the same shape, whichever formula you pick.

Patch test

Apply a small amount to a discreet area at least 24 hours before your first full application.

Do not use the product if that area becomes irritated, swollen or persistently uncomfortable. Check the full ingredient list before use.

Prepare with the gel

Apply the Pre-Tan Gel evenly to clean, dry skin, following the directions on its own label.

The lightweight formula is designed to moisturise and condition skin as part of your preparation. Avoid the eyes, face, sensitive areas and broken skin, and wash your hands afterwards.

Condition with the cream

Apply the Tan Extender according to its own label.

The richer cream helps keep skin feeling moisturised, conditioned and smooth. Available in the same tingle and non-tingle formulas as the gel.

Sunscreen is not optional

Bronze Body gels and creams contain no sunscreen and give you no protection from ultraviolet radiation.

  • Use an appropriate sunscreen and follow the directions on that product.
  • Avoid excessive UV exposure.
  • Never stay exposed for longer simply because you have applied a tanning product.

The one decision

Tingle or non-tingle?

Same two products, same two steps. The only difference is how the formula feels on your skin.

Comparison of the tingle and non-tingle topical formulas.
  Tingle Non-tingle
How it feels An intense warming and tingling sensation. A comfortable application with no intense warming.
Who it suits Experienced users who actively want the warming sensation. Anyone who would rather skip it, including first-time users.
What to expect Temporary redness may occur. No warming effect by design.
Where not to apply Face, around the eyes, sensitive areas, broken or irritated skin, or freshly shaved, waxed or exfoliated skin. Eyes, broken or irritated skin. Non-tingle does not mean hypoallergenic or suitable for every skin type.
Patch test needed Yes, 24 hours before first use. Yes, 24 hours before first use.

Straight answers

What they do, and what they don't

What they do

The pre-tan gel is a lightweight topical texture that helps moisturise and condition. The tan extender is a rich moisturising cream that helps condition dry-feeling skin. Both come in tingle and non-tingle, and both are intended for external use.

What they don't

They do not replace sunscreen and do not provide UV protection. They should not be applied to broken or irritated skin, or used contrary to their individual labels. Do not assume instant self-tan colour unless the individual product page states it.

Tingle safety

Tingle formulas may produce an intense warming, tingling or temporary reddening sensation. This is not the right range for everyone.

  • Do not apply to the face or around the eyes.
  • Do not apply to sensitive areas, or to broken or irritated skin.
  • Do not apply immediately after shaving, waxing or exfoliating.
  • Wash your hands thoroughly after applying.
  • Stop using the product if irritation becomes excessive or persists.

About INTENSIFY NO.3

A separate product. A separate purpose.

INTENSIFY NO.3 is not part of the topical tanning routine described on this page.

It is a pre-prepared Melanotan II solution supplied exclusively for controlled laboratory and analytical research.

It is not for human or animal use and must not be ingested, inhaled, injected, applied topically or otherwise administered. We do not provide personal-use, dosage or administration instructions.

Ready to start

Find your routine

Both duos contain the same two steps — the gel to prepare and the cream to condition.

You want the warming sensation

The Tingle Prep & Extend Duo pairs the warming pre-tan gel with the tingle tan extender.

You'd rather skip it

The Non-Tingle Prep & Extend Duo pairs the same two steps in the comfortable formula.

Important information

  • Patch test topical products before first use.
  • Follow every instruction and precaution shown on the individual product label.
  • Keep all products securely stored and out of reach of children.
  • Questions about a product or an order? Email support.bronzebody@gmail.com.

Two products. Two steps.

Start with the duo

Everything on this page in one order, priced lower than buying the gel and cream separately.