Sunburn Soothing Ice Cubes
These refreshing ice cubes feature skin soothing and healing ingredients to help cool sunburn.
Servings: 12 ice cubes
Ingredients
- ¼ cup aloe vera gel
- 1 TBSP lavender flowers
- 1 TBSP marshmallow root (or leaf or flower)
- 1 TBSP comfrey leaf (or root)
- 1 TBSP calendula flowers
- 1 TBSP peppermint leaf
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- In a small pot bring the water to a boil.
- Add the herbs, cover with a lid, and turn off the heat. Let steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain the herbs out and reserve the water. Some of the water may have evaporated but you should have at least 1 and 3/4 cups of tea. Put the herbal tea in the fridge to cool.
- Once the herbal tea is no longer hot, stir in the aloe vera gel.
- Pour the mixture into ice cube trays and freeze.
- Rub on sunburned skin as needed to help cool and soothe.
Notes
- You can store your sunburn soothing ice cubes in a reusable silicone bag in the freezer until ready to use.
- These should last for at least a year in the freezer.