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exam season grind

4 oils · Citrus · Herbal · Woody · code BL-1066


Exam season, grinding nonstop. Two drops of lemon open with fresh tang, while basil, rosemary, and cypress, one drop each, add sweet spice, green herbs, and cool needles. Great for a study desk in the morning or early evening. Tip: take a five-minute break every hour, stand up, and go to the window to breathe and clear your head.


Formula

Drop ratio · 2:1:1:1
Lemon2 drops · top note
Basil1 drop · middle note
Rosemary1 drop · top note
Cypress1 drop · middle note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Lemon (fresh, bright and clean); rosemary (cool, green, herbal and invigorating) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Basil (sweet and green with a hint of anise); cypress (fresh, dry and clean like conifer wood) 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
Lemon 2 · Basil 1 · Rosemary 1 · Cypress 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Lemon 2 · Basil 1 · Rosemary 1 · Cypress 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
Lemon 12 · Basil 6 · Rosemary 6 · Cypress 6 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

Photosensitizing

Lemon 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 exam season grind in a diffuser?
Add Lemon 2 · Basil 1 · Rosemary 1 · Cypress 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 lemon?
Swap lemon for sweet orange or bergamot — same citrus family. The blend will shift a little: sweet orange is ripe, sweet, cheerful and round.
When is the best time to use exam season grind?
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.

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