How do I use 25-minute pomodoro in a diffuser?

Add Lavender 3 · Cypress 3 · Basil 2 drops to 200–300 ml of water. In a room under 15 m², use 1–2 drops less; in a room over 25 m², add 1 more drop of the main oil.

What can I use instead of lavender?

Swap lavender for geranium or ylang ylang — same floral family. The blend will shift a little: geranium is green and rosy, fresh and balanced.

When is the best time to use 25-minute pomodoro?

Run it at your desk or study corner in cycles of 30 minutes on, 30 minutes off, so your nose does not tune the scent out.

25-minute pomodoro · Lavender, Cypress, Basil blend

A twenty-five-minute pomodoro: total focus, then a five-minute break. Six drops of lavender lay a soft base, five drops of cypress add cool needles, and four drops of basil bring a sweet, peppery green. This ratio is a bit much for one session, so mix it in a bottle and use about five drops per round. Switch the diffuser off during breaks so your nose gets a rest too.

Formula

Drop ratio · 6:5:4
Lavender	6 drops · middle note
Cypress	5 drops · middle note
Basil	4 drops · middle note

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How it unfolds

As it settles. Lavender (floral-herbal, clean and soothing); cypress (fresh, dry and clean like conifer wood); basil (sweet and green with a hint of anise) form the body of the scent and stay longest in the room.

What remains. With no woody or resin base note, this blend fades fairly quickly — switch it on again after 1–2 hours to keep the room scented.

Method

Diffuser

Lavender 3 · Cypress 3 · Basil 2 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.

10 ml roller

Lavender 2 · Cypress 2 · Basil 1 drops, then top up with a carrier oil (jojoba or sweet almond). Dab on wrists and the back of the neck.

50 ml room spray

Lavender 12 · Cypress 10 · Basil 8 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

Do not use for children under 6, during pregnancy, or if you have a health condition without asking a professional first. Never ingest essential oils; keep them out of reach of children and pets.

FAQ

How do I use 25-minute pomodoro in a diffuser?: Add Lavender 3 · Cypress 3 · Basil 2 drops to 200–300 ml of water. In a room under 15 m², use 1–2 drops less; in a room over 25 m², add 1 more drop of the main oil.
What can I use instead of lavender?: Swap lavender for geranium or ylang ylang — same floral family. The blend will shift a little: geranium is green and rosy, fresh and balanced.
When is the best time to use 25-minute pomodoro?: Run it at your desk or study corner in cycles of 30 minutes on, 30 minutes off, so your nose does not tune the scent out.

25-minute pomodoro

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