Simply Natural Nessa

I find that store-bought varieties of nail cuticle oils often contain added “fragrances” in the product, which could be any combination of over 3,000 synthetic chemicals. The company is not obligated to disclose which fragrance ingredients were used in the product, as it is considered proprietary, meaning these fragrance formulas are treated as ‘trade secrets.’ However, these chemicals can be derived from petrochemicals, or the blends they use may contain phthalates (which help to prolong the scent), synthetic musks, or allergens. The following recipe is for a 10 mL nail polish bottle with a 5% dilution of essential oils. RECIPE: 🌿 1 teaspoon (5 mL) sweet almond oil 🌿 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) argan oil 🌿 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) jojoba oil 🌿 3 drops lavender essential oil 🌿 3 drops frankincense essential oil 🌿 2 drops rosemary essential oil 🌿 2 drops myrrh essential oil To Make: 1. To make this natural cuticle serum, start by adding the sweet almond oil, argan oil, and jojoba oil to a 10 mL nail polish bottle. 2. Next, add the essential oils of lavender, frankincense, rosemary, and myrrh. 3. Cap the lid on tightly and gently shake the bottle to combine the ingredients. 4. To use this cuticle serum, apply the oil to the nails each night before bed. You may start to see results after 3 to 5 days of using this serum. #nailcuticleoil #nailcuticle #nailcare #healthynails #naturalskincare

Rosemary has been found to promote hair growth in a number of studies. In 2015, a randomised comparative trial was published that looked at the effectiveness of rosemary essential oil when compared with Minoxidil 2% (a common treatment used to help hair growth). 100 people with the condition androgenetic alopecia, a genetic and hormonal condition that can result in baldness, were studied and, for 6 months, 50 of these subjects were randomly assigned to use rosemary oil, while the other 50 used Minoxidil 2%. After 6 months, the results showed that both groups experienced a significant increase in hair count, suggesting that rosemary may be just as effective in treating hair loss as the conventional treatment Minoxidil. The spray recipe below uses a combination of herbs and essential oils that are good for scalp health and hair growth, including rosemary oil 🌿 RECIPE: 🍃 10 drops rosemary essential oil 🍃 5 drops lavender essential oil 🍃 5 drops cedarwood essential oil 🍃 3 drops clary sage essential oil 🍃 1/2 teaspoon natural solubiliser (to combine the essential oils with the hydrosol) 🍃 1/2 cup rosemary hydrosol 🍃 4 oz glass spray bottle To Make: 1. Combine the essential oils together in a small bowl along with the solubiliser, and stir together with a spoon to combine. 2. Add the hydrosol to the glass spray bottle, then carefully pour in the essential oil mix and cap the lid on tightly. Shake the bottle well to combine the ingredients. 3. Store the hair growth spray in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. 4. To use this spray, mist the solution onto the scalp 1 to 2 times daily. Comb the solution through the hair to ensure the solution is distributed evenly. #hairgrowth #hairgrowthspray #rosemary #haircare #naturalhaircare

Many conventional perfumes contain a lot of chemicals that do not have to be listed on the label, such as synthetic fragrances which contain chemicals like phthalates to help prolong the scent on the skin, parabens, benzyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, acetone, linalool, ethanol, ethyl acetate, benzaldehyde, camphor, formaldehyde, and many more. This recipe is for a 20 mL roller or 30 mL spray bottle and is a 2.5% to 3% dilution. For a 3% dilution, I use about 18 drops of essential oil per one ounce (30 mL) of carrier oil or alcohol base. Please be cautious when using photosensitive essential oils. RECIPE: 🌿 4 drops Neroli essential oil 🌿 4 drops Jasmine essential oil 🌿 4 drops Geranium essential oil 🌿 4 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil 🌿 2 drops Patchouli essential oil 🌿 190 proof organic gluten-free alcohol (or a carrier oil if making a roll-on perfume) 🌿 1 tsp natural solubiliser (optional) 🌿 30 mL amber glass perfume spray bottle To Make: 1. In a small bowl, add the essential oils starting with the base notes, then the mid tones, and finishing with the top notes. For this recipe, start by adding the Patchouli and Ylang Ylang base note oils, then move to the mid notes of Geranium and Jasmine, and finish with the top notes of Neroli. 2. Blend these essential oils with the natural solubiliser, then transfer this solution to the perfume bottle. Add in the high proof alcohol base, then cap the perfume lid on tightly, and gently shake the bottle well to combine the ingredients. 3. Allow the scents to sit for 24 to 48 hours to meld and blend together. Keep the perfume stored in a cool, dark, dry place during this time, away from sunlight. 4. After 24 hours, smell the blend and adjust the scent by adding more drops of a specific oil if needed. 5. Once satisfied with the blend, fill the bottle with a carrier oil. 6. Before each use, gently shake the perfume bottle and apply the onto to your pulse points on your body. 7. To help extend the life of the perfume, keep the bottles out of the bathroom, and make sure to apply the perfume to the right places; pulse points are the best spots to make it last (due to the warmth of your blood). #perfume #essentialoils

I filmed this belly oil for my sister back during her first trimester of pregnancy, and she still uses the oil now in her third trimester. She loves the fragrance of the lavender 💜 This DIY Belly Oil is made with natural ingredients like jojoba oil, rosehip seed oil, calendula infused oil, vitamin E oil, and essential oils of lavender and frankincense, to help in promoting skin elasticity and hydration, and assist in preventing pregnancy stretch marks. This belly oil is perfect for pregnancy or as a daily moisturiser to help keep the skin hydrated and smooth. This belly oil may help to soothe symptoms of dry, tight, itchy skin and assist in promoting skin suppleness and elasticity. This recipe makes approximately one 50 mL (1.7 ounce) dropper bottle with a 2% dilution of essential oils. RECIPE: 🍃 1 tablespoon calendula infused oil 🍃 1 tablespoon argan oil 🍃 3 teaspoons jojoba oil 🍃 1 teaspoon rosehip seed oil 🍃 5 drops vitamin E oil 🍃 10 drops lavender essential oil (optional) 🍃 10 drops frankincense essential oil (optional) 🍃 50 mL (1.7 ounce) glass dropper bottle To Make: 1. To make this homemade belly oil, using a funnel, carefully pour each oil including the calendula oil, argan oil, jojoba oil, rosehip seed oil, vitamin E oil, lavender essential oil and frankincense essential oil (if using), into a 50 mL glass dropper bottle. Dark amber glass is preferred as it will help to protect the oils from the harmful UV light, which may help in extending the shelf life of the product. 2. Once all the oils have been added, close the lid tightly and shake the bottle well to combine the ingredients. 3. To use this oil, apply a small amount of the solution onto the belly, and gently massage it onto the skin in circular motions, ideally twice a day. This oil can be used all over the body as a moisturiser after a shower or a bath. #pregnancy #bellyoil #stretchmarks #skincare #naturalskincare

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