Một dự án của Lê Mai A Lê Mai project · go to lemai.com.vn

Blend recipes · Stress relief

tired of fake smiling

4 oils · Citrus · Floral · Herbal · code BL-0638


Polite smiling all day, and by the time you get home your face muscles ache. Five drops of lavender make a soft base, Roman chamomile brings sweet apple, bergamot adds slightly tea-like peel, and rosemary dots in cool green leaf. An honest scent, nothing showy. Good for the bedroom at night, when you get to be yourself. For something softer, skip the rosemary and add one drop of Roman chamomile.


Formula

Drop ratio · 5:4:3:2
Lavender5 drops · middle note
Roman Chamomile4 drops · middle note
Bergamot3 drops · top note
Rosemary2 drops · top note

Buy this set · message Lê MaiOpens Messenger — your message is copied, just paste it.


How it unfolds

On opening. Bergamot (light citrus with a floral edge, Earl Grey style); rosemary (cool, green, herbal and invigorating) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Lavender (floral-herbal, clean and soothing); Roman chamomile (like ripe apple and dry hay, soft and mellow) 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
Lavender 3 · Roman Chamomile 2 · Bergamot 2 · Rosemary 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Lavender 2 · Roman Chamomile 1 · Bergamot 1 · Rosemary 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
Lavender 11 · Roman Chamomile 9 · Bergamot 6 · Rosemary 4 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

Full guide to the ways of using essential oils →


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 tired of fake smiling in a diffuser?
Add Lavender 3 · Roman Chamomile 2 · Bergamot 2 · Rosemary 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 lavender?
Swap lavender for geranium or ylang ylang — same floral family. The blend will shift a little: geranium is green and rosy, fresh and balanced.
When is the best time to use tired of fake smiling?
Turn it on when your head feels tight: before a meeting, after a long day, or when you need a few minutes to settle.

Source the singles


Related blends

Blends with lavenderBlends with Roman chamomileBlends with bergamotBlends with rosemaryStress relief blends