How Future Cream Helped Heal My Sunburn in Pugwash, Nova Scotia

This past summer I took a family trip to Pugwash, Nova Scotia, a quiet seaside town known for its beaches and relaxed charm. We spent the day by the water, enjoying the sunshine, exploring the shoreline, and letting time slow down. What I didn’t plan for was the sunburn that crept up on me after hours in the salt air and breeze. By evening, my shoulders and back were red, tight, and uncomfortable.

Like most people, I’ve always turned to products like aloe vera gels or after-sun sprays for relief. They give that instant cooling sensation that feels soothing in the moment. Unfortunately, I didn’t have any of those with me on the trip. What I did have was a jar of Future Cream, which I usually use for dry skin in the winter. Out of curiosity and a little desperation, I applied it to my sunburn. To my surprise, it worked better than I expected.

Not Your Typical Sunburn Remedy

Future Cream is not marketed as a sunburn relief product. It doesn’t contain the classic soothing ingredients like aloe, menthol, or lidocaine, so you won’t feel instant cooling when you apply it. What it does provide is powerful hydration. Its formulation helps trap moisture in the skin and protect it from drying out.

When you’re sunburned, one of the biggest problems is how quickly your skin becomes dehydrated, which often leads to peeling and irritation. What I noticed with Future Cream was that it created a soft, protective layer on my skin. This kept it from tightening and flaking as much as it normally would after a burn.

Supporting Skin Recovery

Over the next few days, I continued to use Future Cream morning and night. The redness still faded at its natural pace, but the overall healing process felt smoother. My skin didn’t peel nearly as much as it normally does after a sunburn, and it stayed noticeably more comfortable. Instead of the itchy, dry feeling that usually follows a burn, my skin felt soft and nourished.

This is where Future Cream really shines. While it won’t cool down an active burn, it supports the aftercare stage of sunburn recovery. By locking in hydration, it helps reduce peeling and keeps skin from feeling painfully dry.

A Vacation Discovery

I didn’t expect Future Cream to become part of my summer vacation story, but it turned out to be an effective option for sunburn aftercare. It reminded me that sometimes the best skincare products aren’t the ones marketed for a specific condition, but the ones that simply work when you need them.

If you ever find yourself burned after a day on the beach without access to aloe vera or after-sun gels, Future Cream may be a surprising backup. It won’t replace sunscreen, which is the best defense against burns, but it can make the recovery process much more comfortable.

- Jordan Davis