How do I use slow as a turtle, happy in a diffuser?

Add Myrrh 4 · Sandalwood 3 · Ylang Ylang 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 myrrh?

Swap myrrh for frankincense or vanilla — same resinous & sweet family. The blend will shift a little: frankincense is resinous with a light lemony note, deep and still.

When is the best time to use slow as a turtle, happy?

Use it while meditating, doing yoga, journaling, or simply sitting still for 10 minutes without your phone.

Slow as a turtle, happy · Myrrh, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang blend

Slow as a turtle and still cheerful, because there's nothing to rush for. Myrrh leads with dry, deep wood, sandalwood follows soft and rich, and ylang ylang sprinkles a sweet floral layer that brightens the whole blend. Lovely for a rainy afternoon of reading or watering plants. Try it in a room of about 15 m²; if it feels too deep, add a drop of ylang ylang.

Formula

Drop ratio · 4:3:2
Myrrh	4 drops · base note
Sandalwood	3 drops · base note
Ylang Ylang	2 drops · middle note

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How it unfolds

As it settles. Ylang ylang (rich, creamy, tropical and sweetly floral) forms the body of the scent and stays longest in the room.

What remains. Myrrh (bittersweet, resinous, deep and classic); sandalwood (creamy, smooth and long-lasting) sink in and linger after the diffuser is off.

Method

Diffuser

Myrrh 4 · Sandalwood 3 · Ylang Ylang 2 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.

10 ml roller

Myrrh 2 · Sandalwood 2 · Ylang Ylang 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

Myrrh 13 · Sandalwood 10 · Ylang Ylang 7 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 slow as a turtle, happy in a diffuser?: Add Myrrh 4 · Sandalwood 3 · Ylang Ylang 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 myrrh?: Swap myrrh for frankincense or vanilla — same resinous & sweet family. The blend will shift a little: frankincense is resinous with a light lemony note, deep and still.
When is the best time to use slow as a turtle, happy?: Use it while meditating, doing yoga, journaling, or simply sitting still for 10 minutes without your phone.

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