The thought of stepping outside with my fluorescent winter white legs scares me, and I’m pretty sure it would scare neighborhood children. As the temperatures and hemlines simultaneously rise, it’s time to prepare for the glowing bronze skin summer deserves.

I absolutely swear by Dove’s Energy Glow Daily Moisturizer ($7.99 at Drugstore.com. Use it in place of your daily moisturizer to begin to add a gradual hint of color, day by day. Tip: Mix in a ...