How many times I tanned myself and I just said to myself, the tan will be ok if I don't exfoliate. I am a tan expert and know way to well that, no, it won't be ok. It can look fine to start with but not only it won't last, it will fade unevenly , it can be patchy where there is skin build up. Having an exfoliating mitt in your shower is so good because there is no excuses, the day before you exfoliate completely with some soap on it or a tan remover product applied to the ski