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! (more…)
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After being on a 5-day retreat, at a Zen Center in the mountains of Colorado, where our focus was on the Goddesses of Yoga, I was inspired to create this soap. The sensuality of Jasmine essential oil, combined with the spirituality of Sandalwood essential oil, and a pretty scattering of petals of Lily, Calendula, Globe Amaranth and Lavender, seemed to be how a Goddess would look and smell if she transformed into a soap!
Jasmine essential oil – encourages love, sensuality and spiritual awakening; uplifts your spirit and calms your mind; cultivates positive experiences within intimate relationships. For those of you that are interested in essential oils and their effects on the chakras, Jasmine balances and unblocks the Svadhisthana (2nd / sacral) chakra.
Sandalwood essential oil – assists with prayer, meditation and spiritual connection; teaches humility and devotion; calms the mind; elicits feelings of relaxation and peace. Sandalwood balances and unblocks the Sahasrara (7th / crown) chakra.
