I had a request to create a soap containing Tea Tree essential oil. Tea Tree (Melaleuca) is a plant that is native to Australian and I happen to also be Australian, so I decided to create a soap that was reminiscent of the Australian bush (it’s just another word for forest). I combined Tea Tree and Eucalyptus essential oil, which are predominant in the Aussie bush, with Lemongrass essential oil. You’re probably thinking, “Why Lemongrass?”. Well, most things in Australia have an Asian influence and the Asian scent of Lemongrass blends beautifully with the other essential oils, so it made sense to me! If you’ve ever walked through the Aussie bush you’ll know that the ground is always covered with leaf litter, so I decided to mimic that by adding Calendula flowers and Green Tea. And, this is how it came out!
Tea Tree (Melaleuca) essential oil – purifying; clearing; cooling; encourages healthy energetic boundaries between ourselves and others; releases codependent and parasitic relationships. Tea Tree oil can be used to balance the Vishuddha (5th /throat) chakra.
Eucalyptus essential oil – clears the mind and the breath; relaxing; releases tension; healing; supports the person who is constantly facing illness. Eucalyptus can be used to balance the Muladhara (1st / root) and the Svadhisthana (2nd / sacral) chakras.
Lemongrass essential oil – heightens awareness and brings clarity; cleanser of energy. Balances and unblocks the Anahata (4th / heart) chakra.
