HEAD start

Aroma Roll-on to Promote Calm and Ease Tension

A fresh breath for a heavy day.

HEAD start is your go-to companion for moments when daily pressures feel overwhelming. This potent yet gentle aroma roll-on is crafted with a harmonious blend of pure essential oils to help you find a sense of peace and clarity. It's a simple, mindful ritual that encourages you to breathe deeply and release tension, bringing you back to a more centered state.

How to Use

At the first signs of tension, apply HEAD start to your pulse points or areas where you hold stress.

• Targeted Relief: Roll onto your temples, neck, or hairline and massage gently.

• Sensory Ritual: Apply to the back of your hand and take a few deep breaths, inhaling the invigorating aroma.

• On-the-Go Support: Carry it with you and use as needed throughout the day to re-center your mind.

For external use only. A gentle shake before use will awaken the formula.

Active Ingredients

A powerful blend of essential oils selected for their aromatic properties and traditional uses:

• Peppermint & Eucalyptus: Known for their cool, sharp aromas that promote clarity. Peppermint oil contains menthol, which triggers the TRPM8 "cold" receptors on the skin. This creates a cooling sensation that chemically inhibits pain signals from reaching the brain. Studies show that topical peppermint oil increases blood flow to the forehead, which helps counteract the localized vasoconstriction often seen in tension-type headaches. Eucalyptus contains 1,8-cineole, a compound that reduces inflammation in the nasal passages, alleviating the pressure and tension associated with sinus headaches.

• Rosemary & Cajeput: Offer an invigorating scent to support focus and a refreshed state of mind. Rosemary has been shown to improve circulation. Better oxygenation to the brain can reduce the "brain fog" and lethargy that often accompany chronic headaches. Compounds in rosemary, like alpha-pinene, may inhibit the breakdown of acetylcholine (a neurotransmitter essential for focus), supporting a "refreshed" state of mind during an attack. Cajeput acts as a mild "counter-irritant," creating a slight warming sensation that distracts the nervous system from underlying pain signals.

• Lavender & Chamomile: Lend soft, soothing notes to encourage emotional calm. Lavender and Chamomile contain linalool and apigenin, respectively. These compounds are believed to interact with the GABA receptors in the brain—the same pathways targeted by anti-anxiety medications—to lower stress-induced muscle tension. Clinical trials have found that inhaling lavender during a migraine can reduce pain severity by influencing the limbic system, which regulates emotional responses to pain.

• Vetiver: Provides a deep, grounding scent that promotes a sense of stability. Vetiver is rich in sesquiterpenes, which have a grounding effect on the central nervous system. This helps quiet the "racing thoughts" and sensory overload (light/sound sensitivity) that can trigger or worsen headaches. Vetiver helps stabilize the body's physical response to stress, providing a sense of "stability" and preventing stress-related tension from escalating.

Full List of Ingredients (INCI)

ALCOHOL DENAT., MENTHA PIPERITA OIL, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS OIL, MELALEUCA LEUCADENDRON CAJAPUT OIL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF OIL, LAVANDULA OIL/EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT, AQUA, VETIVERIA ZIZANOIDES ROOT OIL, DENATONIUM BENZOATE.

Natural Constituents of Essential Oils: ALPHA-TERPINENE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, CAMPHOR, CARVONE, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, EUGENOL, FARNESOL, GERANIOL, GERANYL ACETATE, ISOEUGENOL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, LINALYL ACETATE, MENTHOL, PINENE, TERPINEOL, TERPINOLENE.

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