How do I use grandma's little oil bottle in a diffuser?

Add Sandalwood 5 · Cajeput 4 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 sandalwood?

Swap sandalwood for cedarwood or patchouli — 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 grandma's little oil bottle?

Use it in closed rooms, on humid days, in monsoon season or after long hours of air conditioning — diffuse in short 20–30 minute runs.

Grandma's little oil bottle · Sandalwood, Cajeput blend

This is exactly how grandma's little bottle of oil used to smell. Sandalwood leads with a warm, creamy wood, while cajeput brings that familiar cool tingle, a reminder of evenings when grandma rubbed your back. Two simple scents with a whole story behind them. Great for the grandparents' room, a family altar corner or nights you're feeling nostalgic; add 1 more drop of sandalwood for a deeper, warmer scent.

Formula

Drop ratio · 5:4
Sandalwood	5 drops · base note
Cajeput	4 drops · top note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Cajeput (cool yet warm, and very familiar) rises first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

What remains. Sandalwood (creamy, smooth and long-lasting) sinks in and lingers after the diffuser is off.

Method

Diffuser

Sandalwood 5 · Cajeput 4 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.

10 ml roller

Sandalwood 3 · Cajeput 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

Sandalwood 17 · Cajeput 13 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 grandma's little oil bottle in a diffuser?: Add Sandalwood 5 · Cajeput 4 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 sandalwood?: Swap sandalwood for cedarwood or patchouli — 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 grandma's little oil bottle?: Use it in closed rooms, on humid days, in monsoon season or after long hours of air conditioning — diffuse in short 20–30 minute runs.

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