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Biggest tanning fails will go away you reaching for the suncream this heatwave

A series of cringe-worthy tanning fails show why you should always apply suncream on a hot day. Aloe vera, anyone?

Brits have been slapped with a yellow heat health warning this week.

Mercury is set to hit 30C for the first time in 2024 – and many parts of the UK are impacted. And as the coming days are expected to bring some of the year’s highest temperatures.

So if you are heading outside, it’s important to be mindful of your health. Make sure to drink plenty of water and stay in shaded areas where possible.

You’ll also want to slap on plenty of suncream, which should help to protect you from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Failing to do so can have serious consequences.

Not only can it increase your chances of skin cancer, it can also leave painful sores all over your body. We’re talking blisters, dodgy burn lines and peeling skin galore.

Don’t believe us? Here are some of the internet’s worst tanning fails that will make you reach for the SPF sharpish.