Summer is a time synonymous with cocktails, the beach and somewhat more revealing clothing. But while such images induce a sense of excitement in some, the mere mention of a bikini is enough to send others running.

Thankfully, there exists a range of progressive products designed to smoothen and tighten the skin across all areas of the body. From cellulite to stretch marks, these skin saviours will have you striding confidently towards the warmer months.

Comfort Zone Body Strategist Patch, $84 (28 applications). Apply one patch a day to troublesome areas to help improve the look of cellulite. Formulated with pure caffeine, fucus and carnitine, the patches offer an intensive attack on orange-peel skin.

HydroPeptide Invigorating Body Wash, $69. Exfoliate and rehydrate skin with this stimulating body wash. It works to improve moisture levels and elasticity (and therefore skin tone) for tighter looking skin with a complex including peptides and lactic acid.

HydroPeptide Firming Moisturizer, $145. Help combat the signs of cellulite, stretch marks and age spots with this skin-firming breakthrough. Offering a unique blend of seven peptides, antioxidants and ceramides, it diminishes imperfections for firmer and younger looking skin.

Phytomer Body Blur Shaka Shaka – Ultra Smoothing Contouring Lotion, $148. Shake your way to a sleeker silhouette with this silky formula that works to smooth the appearance of “orange peel” skin, while strengthening skin tissue for a firmer, more toned appearance.

Mesoestetic Bodyshock Push-Up, $150. This exciting formula is full of active ingredients that work to firm, tense and lift skin, helping to repair tissues that have lost elasticity over the years, especially in the buttocks and breast area. It’s also a powerful stretch mark fighter.

SkinCeuticals Body Tightening Concentrate, $98. Sagging skin has met its match with this powerful gravity-fighting treatment. Whether it’s on the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, knees or upper arms, this cooling fluid helps stimulate collagen for noticeably firmer skin.