Bright Red
There are times when wearing sunscreen is a must. If you’re spending a whole day on a boat, it’s important to make sure you have the right SPF protection.
A Painful Reminder
This person learned that lesson the hard way. Every part of their skin that wasn’t covered by clothing ended up badly sunburned. They called it the “bib of pain,” and looking at it, we can see why. That doesn’t look fun at all.
Spray Sunscreen Problems
If you go with spray sunscreen, make sure you apply it correctly. This person either sprayed too close or didn’t rub it in well. Now, they’re left with clear lines where sunscreen was missed. Unfortunately, mistakes like this only become obvious after the sunburn appears.
Hard-to-Reach Spots
Sunscreen only works when it covers every exposed area. But reaching every part of your body isn’t easy. Some spots, like the middle of your back, are especially tricky.
An Obvious Miss
This person discovered just how far their arms could reach. The next day, they woke up with a patch of sunburn in the exact spot they couldn’t get sunscreen on.
A One-Sided Tan
The result? A sunburn that covered most of their face—except for the area protected by the mask. Since they were in the same spot all day, only one side of their face was affected.
Don’t Forget Your Feet
People often forget certain spots when applying sunscreen.
When Sunscreen Fails
You can do everything right and still end up burned.
Sunburned “Socks”
Feet are easy to forget when applying sunscreen.
A Hat Can Help
Wearing a hat can offer protection, but not always complete coverage.
