Head Tension Aromatherapy Roller

Developed by Royal Palaces Clinical Aromatherapist Julie Foster, the formula integrates traditional tension-easing botanicals with circulation-boosting, anti-inflammatory, and neuro-supportive oils.

Its portable, ready-to-use format makes it ideal for retail, post-treatment care, or use within wellness practices such as reflexology, massage, acupressure, and guided breathwork sessions targeting headaches or mental fatigue.

Clinical Application & Benefits

• Formulated to support tension headaches, mental pressure, and eye strain
• Encourages vasodilation and muscular release in the temples and occipital region
• Cooling and stimulating action aids in reducing sensory overload and mental fog
• Can complement practices addressing hormonal headaches, migraines, or postural strain

Formulation Rationale – Essential Oils in Detail

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
This well-established oil is chosen for its dual action: anti-inflammatory (due to linalyl acetate) and calming to the nervous system (via linalool). Particularly useful when tension is linked to stress, sleep disruption, or hormonal imbalance. Lavender also supports neurovascular relaxation, contributing to tension release around the scalp and neck.

Spearmint (Mentha spicata)
A gentler alternative to peppermint, spearmint contains carvone and limonene rather than menthol, making it suitable for sensitive clients or those who cannot tolerate strong vapours. It offers antispasmodic and analgesic properties while calming emotional irritability. Particularly helpful for clients with nervous headaches, including adolescents or those sensitive to strong scents.

Lime (Citrus aurantifolia)
Lime’s uplifting aroma clears mental fatigue and provides subtle antioxidant support. Rich in limonene and alpha-pinene, it stimulates circulation and lymphatic flow, key for clients experiencing tension linked to stagnation, sluggishness, or environmental stress. It contributes a fresh top note to the blend, enhancing compliance and positivity.

Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Included for its high menthol content, which provides rapid cooling, analgesic effects, and a sensation of relief. Peppermint is often used in clinical aromatherapy for its vascular modulation and its ability to improve alertness, concentration, and nausea associated with headaches. Peppermint supports thermal regulation and tension reduction.

Spike Lavender (Lavandula latifolia)
Contains camphor and 1,8-cineole, offering respiratory support and muscular release. Its stimulating yet clearing action helps cut through brain fog, tension in the upper neck and scalp, and supports circulation around the sinus and occipital zones.

Frankincense (Boswellia carterii)
Frankincense complements the cooling oils with a grounding base note that helps regulate breath, soothe overstimulation, and reduce environmental triggers such as noise or bright light. Its anti-inflammatory boswellic acids make it an ideal inclusion for pressure-related head tension or irritability.

Carrier Oils and Base Synergy

Organic Apricot Kernel Oil
High in oleic acid and skin-conditioning vitamins, Apricot Oil improves dermal absorption of essential oils while offering anti-inflammatory properties. Its light texture ensures non-greasy application and rapid penetration into temple and neck areas.

Organic Sunflower Seed Oil
Rich in linoleic acid and tocopherols, Sunflower supports skin barrier integrity and reduces trans-epidermal water loss. It contributes antioxidant benefits and helps buffer more intense essential oils, supporting clients with sensitive skin.

Organic Jojoba Oil
A liquid wax with excellent oxidative stability. Mimics the skin’s natural lipid composition, making it suitable for repeated application to delicate facial skin. Also improves glide for acupressure massage techniques applied with the roller.

Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
Natural antioxidant that extends product shelf life and soothes skin exposed to environmental aggressors or tension-triggered oxidative stress. Useful for inflamed or reactive skin types.

Suggested Use in Practice

• Apply to temples, neck, or wrists before or after tension-relief treatments
• Offer as a retail product for clients who suffer from recurring digital eye strain, jaw tension, or workplace headaches
• Use as part of sensory regulation routines for nervous system dysregulation, overstimulation, or chronic stress patterns