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hit pause for a beat

3 oils · Floral · Woody · Resinous & sweet · code BL-0377


Take one beat of pause in a long day. Cypress leads with green wood like fresh evergreen branches, frankincense adds warm resin, and geranium closes with fresh green rose. The scent is neat and composed, suited to a home office or a meditation corner. Set the diffuser timer for 10 minutes, close your eyes, count 10 slow breaths, then get back to work.


Formula

Drop ratio · 5:3:2
Cypress5 drops · middle note
Frankincense3 drops · base note
Geranium2 drops · middle note

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How it unfolds

As it settles. Cypress (fresh, dry and clean like conifer wood); geranium (green and rosy, fresh and balanced) form the body of the scent and stay longest in the room.

What remains. Frankincense (resinous with a light lemony note, deep and still) sinks in and lingers after the diffuser is off.


Method

Diffuser
Cypress 5 · Frankincense 3 · Geranium 2 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Cypress 2 · Frankincense 2 · Geranium 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
Cypress 15 · Frankincense 9 · Geranium 6 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 hit pause for a beat in a diffuser?
Add Cypress 5 · Frankincense 3 · Geranium 2 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 cypress?
Swap cypress 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 hit pause for a beat?
Use it at the end of the day, on weekends, while reading or right after a shower — whenever you want everything to slow down a beat.

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