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overthinking, off duty

4 oils · Citrus · Floral · Woody · code BL-0737


Overthinking is taking a break; your brain needs sleep too. Eight drops of bergamot open with bright, slightly tea-like peel, patchouli lines it with warm damp earth, ylang-ylang adds sweet yellow flowers, and juniper sprinkles in a berry-like conifer note. Good for the bedroom before sleep. Write all your worries down on paper, fold it up, then turn on the diffuser and switch off the light.


Formula

Drop ratio · 8:6:4:2
Bergamot8 drops · top note
Patchouli6 drops · base note
Ylang Ylang4 drops · middle note
Juniper2 drops · 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. Ylang ylang (rich, creamy, tropical and sweetly floral); juniper (green and berry-like, with clean resinous wood) form the body of the scent and stay 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
Bergamot 3 · Patchouli 2 · Ylang Ylang 2 · Juniper 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Bergamot 2 · Patchouli 2 · Ylang Ylang 1 · Juniper 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
Bergamot 12 · Patchouli 9 · Ylang Ylang 6 · Juniper 3 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 overthinking, off duty in a diffuser?
Add Bergamot 3 · Patchouli 2 · Ylang Ylang 2 · Juniper 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 bergamot?
Swap bergamot for lemon or sweet orange — same citrus family. The blend will shift a little: lemon is fresh, bright and clean.
When is the best time to use overthinking, off duty?
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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