Simply Natural Nessa

This body butter is much thicker than a moisturiser as it doesn’t contain water, so the skin can’t soak it up as quickly, leaving the buttery cream sitting on your skin all day long. This butter may also be used as a moisturiser for the face. However, avoid using coconut oil or olive oil in your body butter formula if you plan to apply it onto the face, and instead opt for oils like sweet almond oil, apricot oil, argan oil, jojoba oil, or rosehip oil. RECIPE: 🌿 1/2 cup shea butter 🌿 1 cup coconut oil (the solid kind, virgin coconut oil) 🌿 1/4 cup mango butter or cocoa butter (optional, makes a firmer butter) 🌿 3 drops vitamin E oil 🌿 40 drops lavender essential oil To Make: 1. Add the shea butter, coconut oil, and cocoa butter (if using) to a double boiler by placing a heat-proof glass pitcher in a pot of boiling water. Melt the ingredients slowly, stirring throughout to prevent the shea butter from becoming grainy. Do not boil. 2. Once the mixture has only just liquified, add in the vitamin E oil and stir through to combine. 3. Remove the pot from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding in the essential oil. 4. Stir in the essential oil and place the bowl in the refrigerator until the mixture has become solid. 5. Remove the bowl from the fridge and allow it to rest until the mixture has almost reached room temperature to make it easier to whip. 6. Using a hand mixer, whip the ingredients together until it reaches a consistency you desire. 7. Store the whipped body butter in a glass jar with an airtight lid at room temperature. If the temperature reaches above 24°C (75°F), the butter may soften and possibly separate a little (with the oils pooling at the top of the cream. If this is the case, it will need to be kept in the fridge. The body butter may keep for around 6 months (when stored away from moisture and light). 8. To use this body butter, apply a small amount of butter to the fingertips, then massage the butter onto the skin. As you rub, the butter will melt into the skin. Only a small amount is needed at a time. 9. The best time to use this body butter is after showering when the skin is damp. #naturalskincare #bodybutter

This really simple DIY remineralising toothpaste not only helps to whiten teeth, but remineralises them too! Strengthening and improving the health of teeth using only natural ingredients. No fluoride needed. RECIPE: No need for Triclosan, Glycerine, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), or even Fluoride when using this easy, healthy, non-toxic toothpaste. 🌿 5 tbsp calcium powder 🌿 2-3 tbsp bentonite clay 🌿 1 tbsp diatomaceous earth (DE can be abrasive and is not needed with the baking soda or if using bentonite clay) 🌿 2 tbsp baking soda 🌿 10 drops magnesium oil 🌿 4-6 tbsp fractionated coconut oil (adjust until you achieve desired texture) 🌿 1 tbsp xylitol powder (optional) 🌿 3 drops mint essential oil (optional) 🌿 3 drops cinnamon essential oil (optional) 🌿 3 drops clove essential oil (optional) 🌿 3 drops orange essential oil (optional) 🌿 3 drops myrrh essential oil (optional) 🌿 10 drops trace minerals (optional) To Make: 1. Mix all the powdered ingredients together in a bowl until well combined; calcium, bentonite clay, DE, baking soda, xylitol (if using). Do not use metal utensils if you’re using bentonite clay. 2. Add in the coconut oil one tablespoon at a time until you get your desired consistency, then add in the magnesium oil and mix to combine. 3. Add any optional ingredients, including essential oils or trace minerals. 4. Store in a small glass jar. 5. To use, dip a clean toothbrush into the paste, or scoop some out onto your toothbrush (again, if using bentonite clay in the mix, avoid metal). Brush as normal, swirl the mix around the mouth for 30 seconds to one minute, then spit and rinse. To see a before and after of my teeth after using this toothpaste, see my post on my website 🍃 simplynaturalnessa.com/remineralising-toothpaste #remineralising #toothpaste #recipe #homemade #remineralisingtoothpaste #nontoxicliving #fluoridefree

Unlike paraffin candles – which release toxins like toluene and benzene into the air– beeswax candles burn clean and can actually help to purify the air in your home while releasing a faint honey scent. RECIPE: 🐝 1 pound pure beeswax, either in pellets or as a block 🐝 1/2 cup coconut oil 🐝 100 drops essential oils (optional) 🐝 Glass candle jars or metal tins 🐝 Cotton braided wick, cut into pieces, or wooden wicks 🐝 Metal pitcher 🐝 Bamboo skewers, paddle pop sticks, or pencils 🐝 Dried flowers, for decoration (optional) To Make: 1. Pour the beeswax into a metal pitcher and place the pitcher in a large pot of water filled just enough to cover the outside of the pitcher. Bring the water to a boil. 2. Turn the heat down to medium heat and stir the wax occasionally until completely melted. 3. Once melted, stir in the coconut oil with a bamboo skewer, then remove the saucepan from heat. Keep the pitcher in the hot water to ensure the wax stays melted. 4. Allow the wax mixture to cool slightly before adding in the essential oils (if using). Stir through, and pour a small amount of the wax into the bottom of each jar or tin. 5. Place a wick into the wax, keeping it to the centre of each jar. You can use a skewer or paddle pop stick to hold the wick securely in place while the wax sets; it will take around 5-10 minutes. 6. Fill the jars with the remaining wax, and leave about an inch of room at the top. Wrap the end of the wick around a skewer or paddle pop stick until taut, then lay it horizontally over the jar. This will keep the wick in the centre while the wax hardens. If using, decorate the top of the candles with the dried flowers. It may take a few hours for the wax to completely set. I usually leave mine overnight. Please note that if you use dried flowers to decorate the tops of the candles, they may act as a fire starter and create a bigger flame when burnt. So please be cautious and keep away from any flammable substances as they can be a fire hazard. Once the wax has completely hardened, trim the wick to about half an inch, then it’s ready to light. #beeswax #candles #homemade #candlemaking #beeswaxcandles

There are no chemicals, whatsoever, in this sugar scrub. I’m really conscious that whatever I put on my skin, will end up in my body (as the skin is like a sponge). This scrub is scented with lavender essential oil which has many beneficial properties; promotes relaxation, is believed to help relieve anxiety, fungal infections, allergies, depression, insomnia, eczema, nausea, menstrual cramps, and more. But I love it for it’s soothing and calming properties. RECIPE: I’ve used white sugar for this recipe as it’s more gentle on skin, but if you’re looking for something a little stronger, sub in organic brown sugar, as the granules are a bit bigger making for a more intense scrub. Ingredients: 🪻 1/2 cup shea butter 🪻 1/4 cup coconut oil, solid 🪻 1 cup organic white sugar 🪻 40 drops lavender essential oil 🪻 Silicone mould To Make: 1. In a saucepan, bring several cups of water to a boil, and once boiling, turn down the heat to a simmer and make a double boiler by placing the shea butter and coconut oil either in a heat-proof bowl on top of the pot of water, or in a glass jar placed in the simmering water. Stir every so often, it should only take around 15 minutes or so to melt. 2. In a separate bowl, pour in the sugar and add in the essential oil. 3. Remove the oil mixture from the heat and allow it to cool slightly before pouring it into the bowl of sugar. Mix together with a fork to combine until all of the sugar is coated in the mix (it should be wet). 4. Using a spoon, divide and press the sugar scrub mixture into the moulds. 5. Place the moulds in the fridge and let them set for 30 minutes to one hour, or until completely set. 6. These sugar scrub cubes are best stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for one year, or at room temperature that is below 24 °C (75.2 °F). #lavender #sugarscrub #recipe #soapfree #natural #sugarscrubs #homemade #exfoliant #naturalskincare

How to make a healing calendula-infused oil from scratch at home using only two ingredients. Calendula oil is a wonderful oil that has many uses. Two of my favourites are to use in my skin care cleansing oils or homemade calendula cream. RECIPE: The traditional method for making calendula oil takes around 4-6 weeks to complete as it involves infusing the oil using natural sunlight. This is my preferred method as it best preserves the delicate constituents found in calendula, and yields a better quality oil. Ingredients: 🌼 3/4 cup organic dried calendula flowers 🌼 1 cup organic unrefined jojoba oil To Make: 1. Fill a glass mason jar two-thirds of the way full with dried calendula flowers. If you’re using fresh calendula flowers, allow the flowers to dry for 12 to 24 hours to remove as much of the moisture as possible (too much moisture will cause the oil to go rancid) before adding it to the jar. 2. Pour the jojoba oil over the flowers, making sure to completely cover them by at least one inch so they will have room to expand. 3. Cap the jar tightly then shake well to combine. 4. Place the jar on a warm, sunny windowsill for four to six weeks to infuse, or until the oil takes on the colour of the flowers (developing a golden-yellow colour). Shake the jar once or more daily to help the herbal properties of the flowers to infuse with the carrier oil. 5. After four to six weeks, strain out the flowers using some cheesecloth or a nut milk bag, then compost the flowers. 6. Pour the infused oil into glass bottles or jars and store the oil in a cool, dark, dry place.