Care & FAQ
Looking after your glow.
Your technician's rinse instructions for your solution always come first.
Bare Soleil
Prep
for your best glow
24–48 hours before
Complete beauty preparation ahead of your tan, including nails, lashes, waxing, hair colour, shaving and facials.
Moisturise beforehand
Moisturise in the days leading up to your appointment to help prepare your skin for an even tan. Arrive without moisturiser on your skin.
Your everything shower
Complete your main preparation shower the day before your appointment. Wash your hair, exfoliate thoroughly and finish any remaining preparation.
Exfoliation
Exfoliate 24–48 hours before your appointment, paying attention to elbows, knees, ankles, hands and feet.
Products to avoid
The Bare Soleil guide asks you to avoid loofahs, body washes with exfoliating beads and Dove products before your appointment.
Skincare
Discuss strong skincare products, such as retinol, with Bare Soleil before your appointment. Do not stop prescribed treatments without advice from your prescribing clinician.
Preparation shower timing
Complete your preparation shower the day before your appointment and arrive with clean, dry, product-free skin. If you think you need another rinse on appointment day, contact us beforehand.
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Appointment Day
what to know before we tan
Come clean
Arrive with clean, dry skin, without deodorant, makeup, moisturiser or perfume.
Remove jewellery
Remove jewellery before your appointment.
What to wear afterward
Choose loose, dark clothing.
Footwear
Flip-flops or loose sandals are ideal. Avoid tight socks and closed-toe shoes immediately afterward.
During your tan
Wear whatever makes you comfortable and gives you your preferred tan lines: a one-piece or two-piece swimsuit, bra and underwear, underwear only, or nude.
Sunburn
Skin must be fully healed before tanning. If you have a current or recent sunburn, contact Bare Soleil before your appointment.
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Post
tan care · after your appointment
While your tan develops
Keep your skin dry and avoid sweating until your first rinse. Avoid exercise for 24–48 hours. Stay in loose clothing and remove tight socks. If your technician has instructed you to leave the tan on overnight, wear a loose long-sleeve shirt and loose trousers.
First rinse timing
Always follow the specific rinse time your technician provides. General ranges are Classic (regular): 8–12 hours; Rapid (express): 2–6 hours, depending on your desired colour and your technician’s instructions. Only leave your tan on overnight if your technician specifically instructs you to do so; this is not suitable for every formula.
Your first rinse
Rinse using warm water only, without soap. Use your hands gently to help remove the bronzer and continue until the water runs clear. If bronzer streaks remain, rinse again gently. Pat dry, then moisturise according to your technician’s care instructions.
Second shower
Your second shower may be that evening or the following morning; follow your technician’s instructions on timing. Body wash may be used at this shower, but please avoid Dove products. Use warm water, pat dry and moisturise again.
Maintain your glow
Moisturise twice daily and stay hydrated.
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Questions
How should I prepare?
- Complete beauty preparation and exfoliate 24–48 hours before your appointment.
- Moisturise in the days leading up to your tan. Complete your preparation shower the day before your appointment.
- Arrive with clean, dry, product-free skin. If you think you need another rinse on appointment day, contact us beforehand.
- Wear loose, dark clothing afterward, with flip-flops or loose sandals.