How To Prepare Skin Before Tanning (Step-by-Step Guide)

If you want a smooth, natural looking glow, preparing the skin before tanning is essential.

When skin is properly prepared, tanning tends to appear:

• smoother
 • more even
 • more radiant

Without proper preparation, tanning can sometimes look patchy or uneven.

Preparing the skin involves a few simple steps such as exfoliation, hydration and maintaining smooth skin texture.

The Goldy Glow Coastal Ritual was designed around this concept — combining skincare steps that help prepare and support glowing skin.

How To Prepare Skin Before Tanning (Step-by-Step Guide)
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The Goldy Glow Coastal Ritual prepares skin before tanning.

Why Skin Preparation Matters

The surface of the skin is constantly renewing itself.

As skin cells shed, they can create areas of uneven texture.

If tanning products or sun exposure interact with these uneven areas, the glow can appear patchy.

Preparing the skin helps create a smoother surface so tanning develops more evenly.

Smooth hydrated skin helps support a natural looking glow.

Step 1 — Exfoliate

Ocean Ember Açaí Body Scrub

Exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells and smooth the surface of the skin.

Ocean Ember combines several ingredients designed to help gently exfoliate and hydrate the skin:

• sugar exfoliation (sucrose)
• papaya enzyme
• rice powder
• açaí berry powder
• squalane
• jojoba oil

These ingredients help smooth and polish the skin before tanning.

Ocean Ember Scrub gently exfoliates the skin before tanning.

Step 2 — Hydrate the Skin

Burleigh Bronze Amino-Complex Tanning Oil

Hydrated skin tends to appear smoother and more radiant.

Burleigh Bronze includes a blend of oils and skincare ingredients such as:

• grapeseed oil
• jojoba oil
• almond oil
• vitamin E
• amino-complex ingredients

These ingredients help maintain soft skin during tanning routines.

Burleigh Bronze Tanning Oil hydrates skin during tanning.

Step 3 — Maintain Hydration

Maintaining hydration helps support smooth skin texture.

Hydrating ingredients such as:

• hyaluronic acid
• squalane
• peptides

are commonly used in skincare products to help maintain hydration and healthy looking skin.

These types of ingredients appear throughout the Goldy Glow ritual.

Hydrated skin supports a smoother glow.

Building Your Pre-Tanning Routine

Preparing the skin before tanning does not require a complicated routine.

A simple two-step preparation process can make a significant difference:

  1. Exfoliate the skin
  2. Hydrate and nourish the skin

This is why the Goldy Glow Coastal Prep Duo was created.

The Coastal Prep Duo prepares skin before tanning.

Coastal Prep Duo

Coastal Prep Duo — $129

Includes:

Ocean Ember Açaí Body Scrub
Burleigh Bronze Amino-Complex Tanning Oil

This bundle combines exfoliation and hydration to help prepare the skin before tanning.

The Full Coastal Ritual

Customers who want a complete skincare routine can also use the full Goldy Glow system.

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Q&A

Should you exfoliate before tanning?

Exfoliating helps remove dead skin cells and creates a smoother base for tanning.

Read more:

Best Body Scrub Before Tanning

What oils are best for tanning naturally?

Hydrating oils can help maintain smooth skin during tanning routines.

See:

Best Oils For Tanning Naturally

What moisturiser should you use after tanning?

Moisturising helps maintain hydration and smooth skin.

Read:

Best Moisturiser After Tanning

What are peptides in skincare?

Peptides are commonly used in skincare formulas designed to support smooth looking skin.

See:

Peptides In Skincare Explained

How can you get an even tan naturally?

Preparing the skin and maintaining hydration can help tanning appear more even.

See:


How To Get An Even Tan Naturally

Why does hydration matter for glowing skin?

Hydrated skin tends to appear smoother and more radiant.

Learn more:

Why Hydration Matters For Glowing Skin