But there’s no doubt there will a few who forgot to slap on the sun cream and may be regretting it today.

And it’s not just painful red skin and an uncomfortably hot night to contend with.

Damage to the skin caused by the sun’s harmful UV rays greatly increases your risk of skin cance – so it’s best to avoid getting burnt in the first place.

However, if you did get caught out then you might be looking for ways to ease the pain today.

With the country in lockdown, there are a few things you may already have lying around to help…

1. Aftersun lotion

The most obvious solution you may already have lying around is some aftersun lotion.

They are all specifically designed to ease the burning and also help repair the damaged skin.

Ideally one with aloe vera in it would be better as the plant extract is known to help soothe burns.

Just make sure you check to see whether it’s expired as it could reduce its effectiveness.

There should be a little symbol of a jar with the lid off and a number followed by the letter M in it, for example, 12M.

That means it should be used within 12 months of it being opened – as long as you can remember when that was.

If it has expired, it’s usually best to throw it away but given that most people are trying to stay home as much as possible, there’s no harm in using some if you have no other choice.

It’s also worth noting that while these lotions or gels can help repair the skin after sun damage, they cannot fix damage caused to your cells.

This is what puts you at risk of skin cancer so make sure you are always using sunscreen.

2. Cool it down

Use something cool on your skin to help relieve the heat caused by the sun.

A cold compress, ice pack, cold shower or cold bath can all help soothe your skin.

Never hold ice directly to your skin though as that can cause pain and damage. Wrap it in a towel or flannel first.

You may need to repeat the processes several times, depending on how bad the burn is.

3. Yoghurt

Here’s another one you may already have in the house – yoghurt.

Apparently slapping some yoghurt on your burnt skin can provide some much-needed relief.

It’s not entirely clear why that is, but it is likely down to the fact that it has a higher pH level, so it can be used to soothe heat.

4. Tea bags

Another unusual treatment for sunburn is tea.

But you don’t need to drink it – rather use a cold teabag or freshly brewed, but cooled, tea on your skin.

The tannic acid in black tea is thought to help draw heat out of the burn and restore the pH level to help it heal.

5. Water

When you are sunburnt you also tend to be dehydrated.

So it’s really important to make sure you are drinking plenty of water to replace what you sweat out and also what you lose through evaporation from your skin.

Just think, if your skin is sore and dry from the sun then your body is too.

Plus, drinking cool water can help bring your body temperature down.

6. Milk

A cold milk compress will also help ease your sunburn.

Milk contains vitamins A and D, amino acids, lactic acid, fats and whey and casein proteins.

It’s these ingredients that help the skin recover.

Vitamins help the skin to heal while the lactic acid encourages the skin to get rid of the dead cells, so your immune system doesn’t have to work so hard to repair it.

There will also be less inflammation if your immune system isn’t working as hard.

All you need to do is pour some milk in a bowl, pop in a flannel and leave it in the fridge to cool.

Once the milk has soaked into the cloth and they are both cold, take it out and press the flannel into your sunburnt skin.

7. Painkillers

If your sunburn is really bad you may need a little help dealing with the pain.

You can take ibuprofen and paracetamol, but be sure to follow the direction on the packet.

Generally speaking, an adult should take no more than two tablets every four to six hours.

And if your symptoms are severe – think blistering, swelling and a fever – you should call a GP or a pharmacist.

8. Cucumber

You’ve seen it used to keep eyes cool during facials, so why not use it on your sunburn?

It is believed cucumbers have natural antioxidant properties to cool burns down.

You can either slice it and apply it directly to your skin or mash it up and use it like a cream.

While there is no scientific evidence to suggest it works, a cucumber will certainly feel nice and cool.