Mum's 'miracle' trick to getting rid of painful sunburn in just 30 minutes

11 June 2023 , 07:00

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Cindie picked up the tip from her mother-in-law (Image: Facebook)

A mum has been hailed a 'godsend' after sharing her 'miracle' cure for getting rid of sunburn in 30 minutes. Cindie Allen-Stewart, from Texas, America, makes sure to top up her sunscreen throughout the day - but still manages to get sunburnt no matter how much she puts on.

She tried a number of methods to ease the pain and redness with no luck, until finally trying one her mother-in-law suggested - and now she swears by it. The home remedy treatment, which she has been using for more than 10 years, involves shaving cream and 'works wonders'.

Taking just minutes to apply, it sooths the skin in as little as 30 minutes. Taking to Facebook, Cindie wrote: "It takes the heat out of it fast and makes it more comfortable on you.

Cindie's sunburnt back before using her 'miracle' home remedy (Facebook)

"First, buy some Menthol foam shaving cream. It has to be the foam and it has to have menthol in it.

"We found Gillette shaving cream on Amazon since we had problems finding menthol foam in stores. We ended up buying six cans of it, but it works out because we live in Texas and sunburns happen a lot. (Plus, we have given a couple cans to friends.)

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"Next, apply the shaving cream on the burn. It may seem like it's a strange shaving ritual, but trust me!

"Don't rub it in, just let it sit on your skin. It will start bringing all that heat out (you'll be able to feel it). You may feel like you are itchy too, but that's a good thing! Itching means healing.

It should take just 30 minutes for the pain and redness to go down (Facebook)

"You will feel as if you're becoming a little cold," she added. "At least on the sunburned part of your body. That is a good sign!

"Finally, if you still need it, do it again the next day. Usually after that second treatment, the sunburn disappears. I use this on my kids too!"

Cindie's mother-in-law learned the method from a doctor 40 years ago and "thought it was crazy then too until she saw it in action."

Stay-at-home mum Cindie has tried aloe vera in the past but finds the shaving cream works a lot better.

She added: "I'm not saying to go out and do this, I was just showing my friends what I do.

"Please remember to always use sunscreen! Too much sun exposure can be dangerous and lead to cancer.

"By no means am I endorsing going out without sunscreen! I burn with sunscreen as well and know of the hassle, but it is worth it to wear it!"

Commenting on her 'miracle' tip, one Facebook user said: "This works amazing! With aloe you have to keep putting it on and it doesn't help for very long.

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"But the menthol shaving cream stopped the burning feeling after the first use permanently, and after the second I hardly feel the sunburn."

Another user added: "This is a godsend and saved my life already this summer!"

Paige Freshwater