Soap as Art – Tranquili-Tea (aka Deep Purple)

This soap is scented with a combination of Lavender and Lady Grey Tea (you can see some actual tea on the top of the soap).  I was inspired to use the Lady Grey Tea because the blue cornflowers that it contains just felt like they belonged in this soap.  The dark purple color comes from powdered alkanet root and a small amount of tea.  I’m always intrigued by the properties that the essential oils and other botanicals bring to the soap, so read on if that’s of interest to you too!

Lavender – anti-inflammatory; useful for treating anxiety, insomnia, depression, and restlessness; soothing; calming.  Encourages emotional honesty, self-awareness and peace of mind.  Balances and unblocks the Ajna (6th / third eye) chakra.

Lady Grey Tea – calming and soothing; antioxidant

Alkanet root – is said to soothe eczema and itching or irritated skin.