'May I Be Home' Botanical Hand Wash
'May I Be Home' Botanical Hand Wash
Belonging | Comfort | Grounding | Connection
May I Be Home is a gently aromatic botanical hand wash created to bring a sense of warmth, belonging and connection into one of the simplest rituals of everyday life.
Fresh citrus, Australian native botanicals and deep woody notes create an aroma that feels welcoming, familiar and quietly grounding — turning the everyday act of washing your hands into a small moment to pause and come home to yourself.
The Intention
May I Be Home was created around the feeling of belonging. The sense of arriving somewhere familiar. Of softening into your surroundings. Of feeling connected to place, to nature and to yourself.
It is an invitation to pause and remember that home is not only somewhere we live — it can also be a feeling we cultivate within.
This hand wash brings that intention into an ordinary everyday ritual. A moment to stop. To feel the water on your hands. To breathe in the botanical aroma.
And to remember: I am here. I am home.
The Experience
The aroma opens with the brightness of Sweet Orange, Bergamot and Lemon Myrtle before softening into the gentle native botanical character of Fragonia and Rosalina.
Buddha Wood settles underneath, bringing warmth, depth and an earthy sense of grounding.
The result feels fresh yet comforting, distinctly Australian and beautifully balanced between brightness and depth.
Aroma: Fresh Citrus / Native Botanical / Softly Floral / Woody / Grounding
The Ritual
+ Dispense into wet hands and allow the botanical aroma to rise as you gently lather.
+ Pause for a moment.
+ Feel the warmth of the water.
+Notice your breath.
+ Allow something as ordinary as washing your hands to become a small sensory ritual.
+ Quietly offer yourself the intention:
I am here.
I am grounded.
I belong.
I am home.
Rinse well and carry that feeling with you into whatever comes next.
The Botanicals
Rosalina — Softening / Calming / Comforting
Fragonia — Balancing / Harmonising / Reconnecting
Lemon Myrtle — Refreshing / Clarifying / Brightening
Sweet Orange — Warming / Uplifting / Comforting
Bergamot — Lightening / Encouraging / Expansive
Buddha Wood — Grounding / Steadying / Deeply Rooting
Together, these botanicals create a blend that feels like home.
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Dispense a small amount into wet hands, lather gently and rinse thoroughly.
Beautiful to use:
+ As part of your everyday hand-washing ritual
+ When arriving home after a busy day
+ In the kitchen or bathroom to bring botanical aroma into your space
+ Before or after moments of rest, reflection or self-care
+ Whenever you want an ordinary moment to become a little more intentionalPause for a breath before moving on with your day.
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May I Be Home combines Australian native botanicals with familiar citrus notes and grounding woods, chosen for both their aroma and the emotional and energetic qualities traditionally associated with them.
Rosalina — Softening / Calming / Comforting
Gentle and softly aromatic, Rosalina brings a sense of ease and tenderness to the blend, inviting the body and mind to soften.Fragonia — Balancing / Harmonising / Reconnecting
Often associated with emotional balance and gentle restoration, Fragonia brings a quiet sense of harmony and reconnection.Lemon Myrtle — Refreshing / Clarifying / Brightening
Bright and distinctly Australian, Lemon Myrtle brings freshness, clarity and an uplifting sense of spaciousness.Sweet Orange — Warming / Uplifting / Comforting
Soft, familiar and gently joyful, Sweet Orange adds warmth and creates a welcoming sense of ease.Bergamot — Lightening / Encouraging / Expansive
Fresh and uplifting, Bergamot introduces lightness and helps open the blend without losing its grounding character.Buddha Wood — Grounding / Steadying / Deeply Rooting
Deep, woody and earthy, Buddha Wood anchors the blend and brings a sense of stability, place and connection to the earth.No synthetic fragrance. Botanical aroma, blended with intention.
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+ For external use only. Do not ingest.
+ Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas.
+ Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
+ Keep out of reach of children.
+ Store below 30°C and away from direct sunlight.If pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a medical condition, seek appropriate professional advice if you are unsure whether essential oils are suitable for you.
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Created and blended in small batches by Kindred Self founder and aromatherapist Kyrie Kohlhagen.
Kindred Self creates botanical rituals designed to help you pause and intentionally reconnect with how you feel.
