Bronzing for beginners

Your questions answered, plus our pick of the products

British weather can be unreliable, so if you’ve been caught out by some surprise sunshine, keep a bottle of instant tan in your bathroom. Bare by Vogue Instant Tan, £17, barebyvogue. co.uk, is flawles

Exposing our faces to icy temperatures causes the blood vessels to constrict, making the skin appear tighter and more taut. It won’t have a long-term effect, but it’s a nice treat before a big event o

We’ve got you covered with these foolproof tanning tips for beginners

Prep for T-shirt weather using Prai Ageless Upper Arm Creme, £25, praibeauty.co.uk. It won’t magically erase your wattle, but it can certainly improve your tone and texture when it’s used religiously.

From a hot-weather twist on a bright red lip to skincare, makeup and even sunscreens that make skin glow, here’s everything you need to know…