Your body care routine after a long day in the sun calls for hydration, not exfoliation. For this reason, it’s probably best to skip this step and hop right into the shower—and a cold one at that. 

“After a long day in the sun, the first step I recommend is to take a cool bath or shower to cleanse the skin, minimize inflammation, and relieve any discomfort caused by the sun’s UV rays,” board-certified dermatologist Kim Nichols, M.D. previously told mindbodygreen.

You can resume your normal dry brushing routine after a day or two, but definitely hold off if you have a sunburn or experience any type of sun rash, as it may increase irritation and interrupt your skin’s natural healing process.