I am not here to comment on Lizzie Grubman's tan. No no, I am here to talk about safe sunless tanning. But first, really quickly, how old do you think Lizzie is 36, 46, or dead? Okay that's enough back on topic.

Summer is more than halfway over and if you are still looking a little pasty you are probably ready to go to extreme measures to get that gorgeous summer glow. Don't do it. You will end up looking like a piece of chewed up leather like Lizzie over here. Tanning didn't make her look younger and thinner (thinner yes, she looks like a skeleton), she actually looks like she could score the senior citizen discount at IHop.

If you want a fast tan cooking yourself out in the sun is not the answer. Over exposing yourself to the sun can result in wrinkles and even more horrific, skin cancer. Tanning beds are no better; I mean laying in a 5600 watt tanning bed can't be safe. Try safer and cleaner alternatives like self tanners or, what I prefer, is gradual daily moisturizing lotion. Hawaiian Tropic has a nice line called Island Glow. Island Glow gives you a fast tan (noticeable in about 3 days) and it even firms the skin.

I have personally tried Hawaiian Tropic Island Glow firming moisturizing lotion and overall I am happy with the tan. But I will warn you when mixed with other scents like your perfume the smell aren't so fabulous. Also make sure you follow the instructions by washing your hands afterwards and letting the lotion dry before putting on your clothes. Those minor setbacks aside, these lotions will give you an inexpensive tan and you won't look like Lizzie. Ouch.