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How to make a homemade leave-in hair conditioner to help moisturise and detangle hair. Use this homemade leave-in conditioner just as you would any store-bought leave-in conditioner. Just spray the conditioner generously onto hair strands, let it sit for a couple of minutes (to work its conditioning magic), then comb the product through the hair. I recommend using a wet brush or comb to evenly distribute the conditioner throughout the hair. RECIPE: 🌿 1/4 tsp vegetable glycerin 🌿 1 tbsp aloe vera gel 🌿 1/4 tsp jojoba oil 🌿 1 tbsp full-fat coconut milk 🌿 1/4 cup distilled water 🌿 10 drops rosemary essential oil (or if using on a child, opt for essential oils that are safe for use on children) 🌿 4-ounce glass spray bottle To Make: 1. In a small blender, add the glycerin, aloe vera gel, coconut milk, water, vitamin E oil, and essential oil, and blend for approximately 5 to 10 seconds to combine. 2. Pour the mixture into a 4-ounce glass spray bottle, then cap the lid on tightly. 3. Store this natural leave-in hair conditioner in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake the bottle before each use as the ingredients may separate. 4. Use as you would a normal leave-in conditioner. Simply spray the hair generously with the leave-in conditioner. Allow the product to sit on the hair for a couple of minutes, then brush it through with a wet brush or comb to coat each hair strand. Please note that rosemary essential oil is NOT recommended for children under 10 years of age. #leaveinconditioner #hairconditioner #recipe #natural #haircare #leaveinhairtreatment #naturalhaircare

How to make a natural homemade body wash that is moisturising for the skin, using just four simple ingredients. Many of the personal care products that we use on a regularly basis to keep our bodies clean can actually be causing us more harm than good. Most of the body washes available at the supermarket contain chemicals such as parabens, BPA, triclosan, benzophenone-3, artificial dyes, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), and Cocamidopropyl betaine (which are very common foaming agents), propylene glycol, DMDM hydantoin (an antimicrobial), and more. RECIPE: 🌼 1/3 cup liquid castile soap 🌼 1/3 cup raw honey 🌼 1/3 cup carrier oil (I use fractionated coconut oil) 🌼 30 drops essential oil (optional) 🌼 Foaming soap dispenser To Make: 1. Pour all the ingredients into the (preferably glass) bottle of the soap dispenser you’ll be using. 2. Stir the ingredients together slowly to avoid them bubbling up too much. Once the ingredients have incorporated together, top off the bottle with some water, then cap the lid on tightly and gently shake to combine. 3. Use as you would a normal body wash. This wash will keep for up to three months at room temperature. Shake well before each use as the ingredients can separate. I use this homemade body wash with a natural sea sponge or loofah for easy use. The full recipe can also be found on my website 🍃 simplynaturalnessa.com/homemade-body-wash

Homemade coconut wax candles made using a blend of coconut wax and soy wax 🌿 For the full recipe, see my website 🍃 simplynaturalnessa.com/coconut-wax-candles

Grapefruit-infused oil can encourage healthy skin, as it may help in preventing and treating skin conditions like acne due to its potent antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Avoid using the white pith found under the skin of the citrus peel when making this oil, as it will produce an acrid oil. Use a very sharp knife to carefully remove the outer peel of the grapefruit, avoiding the white under skin. You can also use citrus fruit peels like lemon, lime, orange or tangerine, and infuse them to make different citrus oils. Do not use the pulp (or fruit) of the grapefruit when making this oil. RECIPE: 🍊 1/4 cup organic grapefruit peel, grated or peeled (avoid the white under skin) 🍊 1 cup carrier oil like organic sweet almond oil or cold pressed extra virgin olive oil To Make: 1. Wash the whole grapefruit well. Non-organic grapefruits can often contain traces of insecticides, pesticides or wax, so make sure to wash them well (even organic produce). 2. Peel the grapefruit, only removing the orange skin, not the white pith. Alternately, you can use a kitchen grater and grate/zest the rind instead. Grating is more ideal as you can remove just the rind and leave the pith behind. 3. Spread the grapefruit zest out on a plate, and place it in a warm area with good air circulation to dry. Generally, within a couple of days the rind will be dry enough to continue making the oil. It’s really important to wait until the rind is completely dry before proceeding, to ensure the oil doesn’t go rancid later on. 4. Fill a mason jar with the grapefruit rind or zest and add in the almond oil until it just covers the top of the rind. Avoid using too much oil or you’ll weaken/dilute the oil too much. 5. Cover and allow the jar to sit on sunny windowsill 2 weeks. 6. Pour the prepared oil into a bowl lined with 2-3 layers of cheesecloth or a nut milk bag. Squeeze as much oil as you can into the bowl. Squeezing the rinds helps to extract the remaining oils within. 7. Pour the oil into small, dark coloured bottles. Dark glass bottles protect the properties within the oil, preventing deterioration. Seal with lids and store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. #grapefruitoil