SEEING RED

Looking a bit like this lot today? These 20 sunburnt people will make you feel better about your own suncream fails

This burnt bunch are bound to be reaching for the Aloe Vera after ending up with some shocking tan lines

Sophie Roberts

Published: 13:21, 10 Apr 2017
Updated: 15:32, 10 Apr 2017

THESE painful snaps show why you should always slap on some suncream before catching some rays.

Brits enjoyed a sizzling weekend as temps hit 25C making it the hottest day of the year so far.

Many left with nasty sunburns after they failed to reach for the SPF took to Twitter to proudly announce that their dodgy tans were a sign of being British.

As three months of sunshine are forecast for the UK, here are some snaps that’ll motivate you to keep your skin protected this summer…

1. That's just tantastic!

This sunseeker probably regretted not opting for a simpler bikini design... as she's been left with this intricate pattern on her body — This sunseeker probably regretted not opting for a simpler bikini design... as she's been left with this intricate pattern on her bodyCredit: ebaumsworld

2. Want some ice cream for that burn?

This bloke ended up getting a tan that resembled a Neapolitan ice cream when he failed to slap on some SPF — This bloke ended up getting a tan that resembled a Neapolitan ice cream when he failed to slap on some SPFCredit: Imgur

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3. She's really put her foot in it

4. Fifty shades of red

Those beach snaps aren't gonna look as Instagram-ready with this awkward tan — Those beach snaps aren't gonna look as Instagram-ready with this awkward tanCredit: Reddit

5. Sunbelievable

This woman surely regretted going for a sunshine snooze with her bowl and spoon still on her lap — This woman surely regretted going for a sunshine snooze with her bowl and spoon still on her lapCredit: ebaumsworld

6. Tan you believe it?

We think this sunseeker might want to spend a little more time working on tanning up his legs — We think this sunseeker might want to spend a little more time working on tanning up his legsCredit: paleisthenewtan.com

7. Hat's incredible

The backwards baseball cap didn't end up being a cool look when this happened — The backwards baseball cap didn't end up being a cool look when this happenedCredit: Imgur

8. A bit of a cock-up

If there was an award for the most embarrassing tanning fail, this man would win first prize — If there was an award for the most embarrassing tanning fail, this man would win first prizeCredit: Smosh

9. Put a sock in it

We've all heard of a T-shirt tan... but what about this SOCK tan? — We've all heard of a T-shirt tan... but what about this SOCK tan?Credit: Imgur

10. The thigh's the limit

These tell-tale tanning lines are all too familiar for those who love to lie in the sun in short shorts — These tell-tale tanning lines are all too familiar for those who love to lie in the sun in short shortsCredit: ebaumsworld

11. Someone should've lent this bloke a hand

12. Skincredible!

Wearing long socks and short shorts while playing hockey in the sun ended in absolute disaster for one woman — Wearing long socks and short shorts while playing hockey in the sun ended in absolute disaster for one womanCredit: fieldhockey_is_love/Instagram

13. Feeling the burn

This beach runner caught everyone's attention for the wrong reasons as he enjoyed a Baywatch moment

14. Can't take the heat?

This chap should've shown off his muscles when he was out... because this vest mark certainly wont make him a hit with the ladies — This chap should've shown off his muscles when he was out... because this vest mark certainly wont make him a hit with the ladiesCredit: Claric Lubs/Pinterest

15. Holey moly!

If Crocs weren't already criminal enough, this fashionista failed to think about his tanlines — If Crocs weren't already criminal enough, this fashionista failed to think about his tanlinesCredit: Reddit

16. What's the point

Falling asleep in the sun with his hand crossed around his body created this hilarious - and painful looking - tanning fail — Falling asleep in the sun with his hand crossed around his body created this hilarious - and painful looking - tanning failCredit: Smosh

17. They'll definitely be roasted by their mates

This man learnt why you should always be suspicious of mates that offer to help out with your suncream — This man learnt why you should always be suspicious of mates that offer to help out with your suncreamCredit: Reddit

18. Family misfortune

This family soon discovered the perils of failing to rub in their spray-on suncream — This family soon discovered the perils of failing to rub in their spray-on suncreamCredit: Reddit

19. Reaching boiling point

Not only has this sunseeker completely burnt his back, he's also failed to get an even tan — Not only has this sunseeker completely burnt his back, he's also failed to get an even tanCredit: Imgur

20. Flip flop

This chap should've probably tanned up his toes a little before deciding on flip flops — This chap should've probably tanned up his toes a little before deciding on flip flopsCredit: Imgur

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