If you're already craving the golden glow of summer, try one of the gradual self-tanning products currently on the market. They don't work overnight, but they'll help you build up a natural-looking color in time for beach season.

For body, try a bronzing lotion, such as Clinique's Touch of Bronze formula. Apply the product before bed to keep from wafting that oh-so-obvious DHA smell around the office. For best results, use an exfoliating shower gel or loofah before you apply any kind of self-tanner.

Things get a little more tricky when it comes to faking a great tan on your face. While a lot of self-tanners are meant to be applied all over the face, a full-blown tan in May is not exactly believable.

Instead, start out small, concentrating the product on areas where you tan first: forehead, nose, cheekbones and chin. Blend a regular moisturizer into the edges of those areas so you're not left with streaks or blotches.

-- The Washington Post