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evening tutoring pickup

4 oils · Citrus · Floral · Herbal · Woody · code BL-2532


Every night you drop the kids at tutoring, and waiting by the gate means mosquitoes swarm. Citronella opens grassy and bold, lemon eucalyptus adds a cool lemony note, while patchouli and lavender keep the tail warm and soft. Dilute into a small spray kept in the car and mist your child's backpack and pant hems before class. For kids under 10, use half the drops and never spray the face.


Formula

Drop ratio · 10:5:3:3
Citronella10 drops · top note
Lemon Eucalyptus5 drops · top note
Patchouli3 drops · base note
Lavender3 drops · middle note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Citronella (strong, green and slightly lemony); lemon eucalyptus (green, lemony and cool, a little like lemongrass) 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. Patchouli (like damp earth and dark wood, deeply sweet) sinks in and lingers after the diffuser is off.


Method

Diffuser
Citronella 4 · Lemon Eucalyptus 2 · Patchouli 1 · Lavender 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Citronella 2 · Lemon Eucalyptus 1 · Patchouli 1 · Lavender 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
Citronella 14 · Lemon Eucalyptus 7 · Patchouli 4 · Lavender 4 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 evening tutoring pickup in a diffuser?
Add Citronella 4 · Lemon Eucalyptus 2 · Patchouli 1 · Lavender 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 citronella?
Swap citronella for rosemary or eucalyptus — same herbal family. The blend will shift a little: rosemary is cool, green, herbal and invigorating.
When is the best time to use evening tutoring pickup?
Diffuse it on the balcony, porch or in the bedroom in the evening; keep the window screens shut for best results.

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