Simply Natural Nessa

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.

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. Instead, you can make your own perfume with a simple base of either a high proof (190 proof) grain alcohol or a carrier oil such as jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, or fractionated coconut oil, which hold the scents really well. This recipe below is for a 20 mL roller or 30 mL spray bottle and is a 2.5% to 3% dilution. 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 grain alcohol or vodka (or a carrier oil if making a roll-on perfume) ⚘️ 30 mL amber glass perfume spray bottle To Make: 1. Add the essential oils to the perfume bottle, 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. 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. 3. After 24 hours, smell the blend and adjust the scent by adding more drops of a specific oil if needed. 4. Once satisfied with the blend, fill the bottle with a high proof (190 proof) alcohol. If you choose to make a roll-on perfume, fill the bottle with a carrier oil. 5. Before each use, gently shake the perfume bottle and apply the onto to your pulse points on your body. 6. 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). #homemade #perfume #recipe #essentialoils #naturalperfume #perfumelovers