Yup ... I concur. But ... in my experience ... with Aloe Vera, you get what you pay for. So don't "cheap out" and buy a bargain product. Spend a few more $$$ and get the good stuff. Its most likely to work better.
Lidocaine is a good pain reliever ... but have never heard of it in a topical application. Most times I hear of it ... its given intravenously. But then, I haven't had a sunburn in over 10 years ... so what do I know?
JMHO
Peter