All recipes are for a 10 ml glass roller.
1. Calm-Your-Nervous-System Blend (Everyday Stress)
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3 drops lavender
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2 drops frankincense
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1 drop bergamot (or sweet orange)
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Top up with jojoba
Use: Roll onto wrists, neck, and over heart when you feel wound up.
2. Brain-Quiet Bedtime Roller
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3 drops lavender
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2 drops Roman chamomile
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1 drop cedarwood
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Top up with fractionated coconut oil
Use: Roll along the back of the neck, behind ears, and on the soles of the feet 20–30 min before bed.
3. Unknot-My-Shoulders Tension Blend
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2 drops lavender
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2 drops marjoram (or sweet basil if you have it)
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2 drops peppermint
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Top up with sweet almond oil
Use: Roll over tight shoulders, neck, and base of skull. Avoid eyes.
4. Anxious Mind “Grounding” Roller
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3 drops frankincense
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2 drops vetiver
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1 drop lavender
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Top up with jojoba
Use: Roll on wrists, breathe in deeply from cupped hands 5–10 slow breaths.
5. School-Run / Commuter Calm
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3 drops sweet orange
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2 drops lavender
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1 drop ylang ylang
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Top up with fractionated coconut oil
Use: Roll on wrists before driving, or on the back of neck when parked. Uplifting but calming.
6. Clear-Head Focus (Without the Jitters)
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3 drops rosemary
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2 drops lemon
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1 drop peppermint
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Top up with grapeseed oil
Use: Roll on temples (away from eyes), back of neck, and wrists before work or study.
7. Gentle Calm for Sensitive Types
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2 drops lavender
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2 drops Roman chamomile
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1 drop neroli (or mandarin)
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Top up with jojoba
Use: For easily irritated or sensitive skin – wrists and collarbone area work well.
8. After-Work Reset Roller
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2 drops bergamot
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2 drops lavender
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2 drops cedarwood
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Top up with sweet almond oil
Use: Roll on chest and neck after work as a signal to your body that “work mode” is over.
9. Comfort in Overwhelm Blend
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3 drops geranium
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2 drops lavender
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1 drop frankincense
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Top up with jojoba
Use: Roll over heart and along inside of forearms when emotions feel big or tangled.
10. Calm + Confident Social Blend
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2 drops bergamot
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2 drops lavender
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2 drops patchouli
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Top up with fractionated coconut oil
Use: Apply to pulse points before social events or meetings – grounding with a soft, natural perfume feel.
Aromatherapy Roller Recipe Table
You can copy this table into a document or page to print and keep in your blending area.
| Blend Name | What It’s For | Essential Oils (Drops per 10 ml) | Carrier & Bottle | How to Use |
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| Calm-Your-Nervous-System | Everyday stress, feeling on edge | Lavender (3), Frankincense (2), Bergamot/Sweet Orange (1) | 10 ml roller, jojoba | Roll on wrists, neck, over heart; inhale deeply. |
| Brain-Quiet Bedtime | Trouble switching off at night | Lavender (3), Roman Chamomile (2), Cedarwood (1) | 10 ml, fractionated coconut | Apply to neck, behind ears, feet before bed. |
| Unknot-My-Shoulders Tension | Tight neck/shoulders from stress | Lavender (2), Marjoram (2), Peppermint (2) | 10 ml, sweet almond | Roll over tight muscles; avoid eyes. |
| Grounding for Anxious Moments | Racing thoughts, anxiety | Frankincense (3), Vetiver (2), Lavender (1) | 10 ml, jojoba | Roll on wrists, cup hands over nose, breathe slowly. |
| School-Run / Commuter Calm | Frazzled from driving or errands | Sweet Orange (3), Lavender (2), Ylang Ylang (1) | 10 ml, fractionated coconut | Apply to wrists and back of neck (when parked). |
| Clear-Head Focus | Focus without over-stimulation | Rosemary (3), Lemon (2), Peppermint (1) | 10 ml, grapeseed | Roll on temples (away from eyes), back of neck, wrists. |
| Gentle Calm for Sensitive Skin | Sensitive or easily irritated people | Lavender (2), Roman Chamomile (2), Neroli/Mandarin (1) | 10 ml, jojoba | Use on wrists and collarbone area. |
| After-Work Reset | Switching off from work mode | Bergamot (2), Lavender (2), Cedarwood (2) | 10 ml, sweet almond | Roll on chest/neck as an evening ritual. |
| Comfort in Overwhelm | Emotional overwhelm, mood support | Geranium (3), Lavender (2), Frankincense (1) | 10 ml, jojoba | Roll over heart & inner forearms, breathe deeply. |
| Calm + Confident Social Blend | Social anxiety, events, meetings | Bergamot (2), Lavender (2), Patchouli (2) | 10 ml, fractionated coconut | Apply to pulse points as a soft perfume. |
Tip: Print this on A4, laminate it, and keep it next to your oils.
When It’s Easier to Just Buy a Roller
DIY is great when:
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You already have the oils on hand
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You enjoy blending and experimenting
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You’re making simple, everyday blends
But some of the most effective rollers use:
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More exotic or medicinal essential oils
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Carefully balanced blends that take a lot of trial and error
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Preservative systems or bases designed for professional use
For those, it can genuinely be easier (and often cheaper overall) to buy a ready-made roller rather than collecting a whole drawer of specialist oils.
