# Epic Tanning Fails Ridiculous Sunburns That Makes You Want to Reach for Aloe Vera By Cowbag | Published 2009-07-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridiculous-sunburn-epic-suntan-lotion-fails References: [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/groups/sunburns/) OUCH! Talk about epic tanning fails. Some of these sunburns must have really hurt, but honestly, you think people would be a little more aware of the whole [skin damage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-guardian) issue by now. Thankfully, for the interests of our entertainment, they are not, so this rogue gallery shows some of the best pictures of epic tanning fails out there. Being 2009, there is, of course, a sunburn flickr group which is well worth a browse. I am over the whole body art through [suntan lotion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tanologist-super-shield) craze, but even I have to admit there are some corkers on here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Skin-friendly Sun Care Products:** Opportunity to develop innovative sun care products that protect the skin and prevent sunburns. - **Education on Sun Safety:** Vast potential for creating awareness campaigns and educational programs to promote sun safety and prevent tanning fails. - **Smart Sunburn Detection Technology:** Disruptive opportunity to develop wearable devices or apps that can detect and alert users when they are at risk of getting sunburned. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Innovative sun care products and skin health education can drive growth in the beauty and personal care industry. - **Healthcare and Wellness:** Sun safety initiatives and smart sunburn detection technology can contribute to the growth of the healthcare and wellness industry. - **Technology and Wearables:** Development of smart sunburn detection technology presents opportunities for innovation in the technology and wearables industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Sun Care Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burnable-billboard.md) - [Heroic Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evil-ray.md) - [Creative Sun Safety Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-safety-installation.md) - [SPF Comedy Specials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunhinged.md) - [Printed Sunscreen Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-safety-poster.md) - [80s-Inspired Tanning Gels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-gelee.md) - [Drinker-Specific Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beavertown-brewery-oil-your-neck.md) - [Tinted Tanning Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-proof-self-tan.md) - [Customizable Tanning Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-tanning-pool.md)