I always exfoliate before I apply self tanner! Put on gloves and apply to body all over, then I remove gloves and use the foundation brush to apply to the tops of my hands and the tops of my feet. I let it dry (or dry my body with hairdryer for a few minutes!) and then apply the galc free powder on areas that may feel tacky still- like behind my knees or in nook of my arm. I either rinse off two hours later or sleep in it with long pajamas and rinse in the morning! ☀️