How do I use back from the market in a diffuser?

Add Spearmint 4 · Lavender 3 · Bergamot 3 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 spearmint?

Swap spearmint for peppermint — same minty family. The blend will shift a little: peppermint is cool, sharp and clean.

When is the best time to use back from the market?

Use it after cooking or cleaning, in the bathroom, near the shoe cabinet, or in rooms shared with pets.

Back from the market · Spearmint, Lavender, Bergamot blend

Bags of greens, fish and meat hit the counter and the kitchen starts smelling like the wet market. Spearmint opens cool and sweet like freshly crushed leaves, then lavender and bergamot soften the air into something tidy rather than harsh. Run the diffuser while you prep and pack things into the fridge. For a fresher take, swap 1 drop of lavender for 1 drop of bergamot.

Formula

Drop ratio · 4:3:3
Spearmint	4 drops · top note
Lavender	3 drops · middle note
Bergamot	3 drops · top note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Spearmint (sweet and cool, softer than peppermint, with a hint of chewing gum); bergamot (light citrus with a floral edge, Earl Grey style) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Lavender (floral-herbal, clean and soothing) forms the body of the scent and stays 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

Spearmint 4 · Lavender 3 · Bergamot 3 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.

10 ml roller

Spearmint 2 · Lavender 2 · Bergamot 2 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

Spearmint 12 · Lavender 9 · Bergamot 9 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

Photosensitizing

Bergamot can make skin sensitive to sunlight when applied topically — avoid sun and tanning beds for 12 hours after applying.

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 back from the market in a diffuser?: Add Spearmint 4 · Lavender 3 · Bergamot 3 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 spearmint?: Swap spearmint for peppermint — same minty family. The blend will shift a little: peppermint is cool, sharp and clean.
When is the best time to use back from the market?: Use it after cooking or cleaning, in the bathroom, near the shoe cabinet, or in rooms shared with pets.

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