You can also make a mild peppermint infusion and use it as a wash to cool the sunburn. Potato Grate a potato and apply it to the burned area. The starch will cool and soothe the burn. St. Johns Wort Make an ointment or salve with the essential oil of St. Johns wort for burns that have not broken the skin. It is anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antibacterial.
Tea Make some tea, cool, and apply to the burn.
While any tea may be beneficial, mint tea, such as peppermint or spearmint are especially good. The teas have tannins that help the healing process. Urtica urens Put 20 drops of urtica urens tincture in four ounces of water and bathe the skin. This remedy is good for itchy, prickly skin. Witch hazel Make a decoction of witch hazel and apply with a compress.