Simply Natural Nessa

These homemade tea light candles have an amazing honey aroma from the beeswax, and have a cleaner, brighter burn than candles made from petroleum based paraffin wax. This recipe makes approximately 25 tea light candles from 1 pound of beeswax. RECIPE: 💛 1 pound 100% pure beeswax, either in pellets or as a block 💛 1/2 cup coconut oil 💛 25 tea light candle cups 💛 25 1 1/4-inch pre-tabbed cotton wicks 💛 Metal pitcher 💛 Bamboo skewers or paddle pop sticks 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 without spilling over. Bring the water to a boil. 2. Turn the heat down to medium heat and stir the wax occasionally until completely melted. 3. Hold the wick using small tongs or old tweezers and lower it into the melted beeswax for about 10-15 seconds. This will allow the beeswax to soak into the cotton wick. Lift your wick out of the wax and immediately place it on some parchment paper to dry and harden. After a couple of seconds, you can gently straighten the wick. Repeat this process for all 25 wicks. 4. Place the hardened wicks into the stainless steel wick tabs, and attach the wicks to the bottoms of the tea light candle cups. 5. Once the beeswax has melted, stir in the coconut oil with a bamboo skewer or a paddle pop stick, then remove the saucepan from heat. Keep the pitcher in the hot water to ensure the wax stays melted. 6. Carefully pour the melted wax into each tea light cup, filling the wax to the top. The wick should stand up straight on its own, but if needed, use your fingers to straighten it out. 7. Allow the wax to cool and harden completely before lighting, which may take around 1 to 2 hours, or overnight. 8. If needed, trim the candle wicks to approximately 1/4 inch before lighting. #candle #tealightcandles #beeswaxcandles #candlemaking #tealightcandle

This balm contains rich oils and herbs to create a soothing cream that can help in relieving inflammation, pain, dry skin, itchiness, and encourage healing. RECIPE: 🍃 1/2 cup calendula infused oil 🍃 1/4 cup coconut oil 🍃 4 tablespoons beeswax 🍃 1 tablespoon raw honey 🍃 10 drops tea tree essential oil 🍃 10 drops frankincense essential oil 🍃 5 drops oregano essential oil 🍃 5 drops lavender essential oil To Make: 1. To make this homemade skin healing balm, start by adding the calendula infused oil, coconut oil, and beeswax to a large heat proof ceramic bowl, and place the bowl over a saucepan filled with water to create a double boiler. 2. Bring the water to a boil and then reduce the temperature on the stovetop to a low heat. Heat the mixture on this low temperature until the beeswax has melted, stirring the solution frequently throughout this time. 3. Once melted, add the honey to this mixture, and stir it through the solution to dissolve and combine with the other ingredients for about one minute. 4. Next, remove the bowl from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly before stirring in the essential oils. 5. While the mixture is still warm, carefully pour the liquid balm into your chosen containers. If the solution starts to solidify while you’re still filling the jars, return the bowl back to the pan of hot water and heat it on low heat until it liquifies again. 6. Once filled, set the balm containers aside with the lids off, and allow them to fully cool and set at room temperature. The balm will harden as it cools down, and once set, it is ready to use. 7. To use the balm, use either clean fingers or a teaspoon to collect a small amount of the balm, and apply the ointment to your skin as needed. Please note that a little goes a long way. 8. Store the healing balm in a cool, dark place out of direct sunlight. This homemade balm can last for up to 12 months, however, the potency of its medicinal properties may decrease with time and age. #naturalskincare #skinbalm #skinhealingbalm #balm

These soap-free, moisturising and exfoliating sugar scrub cubes are the perfect two-minute DIY project to make, and smell amazing with the fragrant lavender scent. 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. RECIPE: 🪻 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). #sugarscrub #sugarscrubcubes #skincare #exfoliate #sugarscrubrecipe

New video is up on my YouTube channel now! Link in profile 😘 This recipe tutorial is for making homemade soothing DIY Rose Milk Bath Salts. Combining skin-nourishing powdered milk, mineral-rich salts, and aromatic rose petals to make a luxurious bath soak designed to soothe the body and mind after a long day. Sending big hugs and tons of love!! ❤️ I hope you enjoy the video 🥰 #bathsalts #bathsoak #rosemilkbath #bathmilk #milkbath

This recipe is free from the toxic ingredients found in many conventional deodorants, such as aluminium and synthetic fragrances, but still offers effective odour protection. I kept the dilution of essential oils to 2% to avoid skin irritation. RECIPE: 🌿 8 teaspoons distilled water 🌿 3/4 teaspoon magnesium hydroxide powder 🌿 1 tablespoon baking soda (omit if you have sensitive skin) 🌿 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder 🌿 2 tablespoons witch hazel (alcohol free) 🌿 10 drops lavender essential oil 🌿 8 drops jasmine essential oil 🌿 4 drops patchouli essential oil 🌿 3 drops myrrh essential oil 🌿 30 mL roll on deodorant containers To Make: 1. To make this natural roll on deodorant recipe, start by heating the distilled water in a small saucepan until it’s very hot. 2. Add the hot distilled water and magnesium hydroxide powder to a large bowl and whisk together well to combine. 3. Next, add in the baking soda, arrowroot powder, and witch hazel to the bowl and continue whisking until well incorporated. The mixture should look smooth. 4. Add in the essential oils and whisk again to combine the ingredients. 5. Pour the mixture into the roll on deodorant bottles, and cap the lid on tightly. 6. Shake the deodorant mixture well before each use. 7. To use this natural roll on deodorant, apply this solution to clean, dry armpits. 8. Please note that less is more with this deodorant. Apply a thin layer of the solution onto the skin and rub it in if necessary. 9. Wait a few minutes before putting a shirt on, as the deodorant may leave stains. #naturaldeodorant #bodyodour #naturalskincare #deodorant