Don't you always envy guys who get to work outside in the sunshine. Not for them the pale pallor of the air-conditioned office, instead they sport the golden tan of a Baywatch lifeguard, if not always the six pack. However it's an undisputed truth that too much sun is bad for your skin. It makes you wrinkly and can even lead to more sinister nasties such as skin cancer. However most of us feel and some of us actually look better with a bit of a golden glow. With this in mind the safest, cheapest and quickest way to get that life guard tan has to be one of the new breed of a self-tan creams. Modern formulas are dead easy to use and give a natural looking result. They usually take a few hours to work so the tan is not totally instant. For a subtle effect you can build up the colour over a few days.

Follow this step-by step guide for the perfect all over glow. 1. First take a shower and exfoliate with a body scrub all over. Concentrate on areas of dry skin such as knees, heels and elbows. 2. Dry yourself off and rub in a little body lotion or moisturiser to any really dry areas. 3. Apply the tanning cream from the tube or spray and massage in thoroughly. To avoid streaks use plenty of cream and cover the entire area completely. 4. When you've finished ALWAYS wash your hands really well or they will turn colour too (not natural on the palms!) 5. Now get a cold beer, switch on the TV and wait for the transformation