There is nothing like a cool mist of this Healing Sunburn Spray and
Compress to soothe your tender overexposed skin. The green tea used
in this recipe contains tannic acid, theobromine, and polyphenols—all of
which are soothing and healing to sunburned skin. In addition, yerba
mate is a South American super-antioxidant that helps speed tissue
repair. With the addition of cooling peppermint and the skin healers
chamomile and aloe vera, this concoction is sure to soothe the sting of a
sunburn!
YIELDS: 1 quart
4 cups filtered or spring water
⁄ cup fresh peppermint leaves
⁄ cup fresh chamomile flowers
1 tablespoon loose leaf yerba mate
1 tablespoon green tea leaves
⁄ cup aloe vera juice
10 drops peppermint essential oil
What you will need: kettle, large saucepan, spoon, strainer, quart jar,
spray bottle
1. To Make: Boil 4 cups of water in the saucepan. Remove from heat and add
the herbs and tea, stirring with a spoon to moisten thoroughly. Let the
infusion steep for 15–20 minutes. Strain the herbs from the brew and pour
into the jar. Place in the fridge and cool completely, 15–20 minutes. Once
the brew has cooled, add the aloe vera and essential oil. Seal the lid tightly
and shake well to blend.
2. To Store: Pour some of the mixture into a spray bottle. Reserve the
remainder in the jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
3. To Use: Shake before use. Spray affected areas as desired. Soak a soft cloth
and apply as a compress for 10–15 minutes to affected areas.
HELPFUL HINTS
If you do not have access to fresh peppermint, chamomile, loose leaf
yerba mate, or loose leaf green tea, substitute tea bags: 1
peppermint, 1 chamomile, 1 yerba mate, 1 green tea. Make sure the
tea bags contain only the pure herb, without any flavorings or
additional blended herbs.
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