I love the scent of the more exotic, heady essential oils and was inspired to combine the scent of Ylang Ylang essential oil and Cedarwood essential oil together. I was planning on adding just a touch of Alkanet root to change half of the mixture to a light purple color. Strangely enough (the joys of cold-process soap making!), adding less of the Alkanet root changed the soap to an almost black color. Once I cut the soap into pieces I was struck by how each piece looked like its own individual Japanese ink drawing. I almost called this soap “Yin and Ylang” – maybe I will on my next batch!
Ylang Ylang essential oil – Mood enhancer; Energizer; Assists in releasing bottled up emotions from the past; Allows emotional healing and emotional connection. Energizes the Anahata (4th / heart) chakra.
Cedarwood essential oil – Soothes the body and mind; Promotes relaxation; Inspires a feeling of belonging, and helps us open our heart to the love and support of other people; assists those that are too independent to receive the support of community. Cedarwood can be used to balance the Anahata (4th / heart) chakra and the Svadhisthana (2nd / sacral) chakra.
