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brain cooling down now

4 oils · Citrus · Floral · Woody · code BL-3206


Soft lavender and chamomile on warm root, cooling a head that runs hot.

When your brain is overheating, let warm smilax root form the base, while lavender and blue chamomile gently cool things down, and a drop of bergamot adds a soft brightness. Great for the home office after a stressful stretch or the bedroom early in the evening. Add a few drops to the diffuser, drink a glass of cool water and close your eyes for five minutes.


Formula

Drop ratio · 3:2:1:1
Smilax3 drops · base note
Lavender2 drops · middle note
Bergamot1 drop · top note
Blue Chamomile1 drop · middle note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Bergamot (light citrus with a floral edge, Earl Grey style) rises first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Lavender (floral-herbal, clean and soothing); blue chamomile (deeply herbal, bittersweet and a little smoky) form the body of the scent and stay longest in the room.

What remains. Smilax (warm, earthy and rooty, lightly sweet and rustic) sinks in and lingers after the diffuser is off.


Method

Diffuser
Smilax 3 · Lavender 2 · Bergamot 1 · Blue Chamomile 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Smilax 2 · Lavender 1 · Bergamot 1 · Blue Chamomile 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
Smilax 13 · Lavender 9 · Bergamot 4 · Blue Chamomile 4 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 brain cooling down now in a diffuser?
Add Smilax 3 · Lavender 2 · Bergamot 1 · Blue Chamomile 1 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 smilax?
Swap smilax for cedarwood or sandalwood — same woody family. The blend will shift a little: cedarwood is dry and warm, like a wooden chest and pencil shavings.
When is the best time to use brain cooling down now?
Turn it on when your head feels tight: before a meeting, after a long day, or when you need a few minutes to settle.

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