Inspired by the Metal element in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the homework Metal Essential Oil Blend represents strength, structure, and the power of letting go. In TCM, Metal is the element of Autumn and is governed by the Lungs and Large Intestine. It governs our breath and our ability to distinguish what is vital from what is no longer needed. This sophisticated, crisp fragrance is designed to encourage mental fortitude and clarity of choice, providing the gravitational pull needed to find certainty within the self.

The Ritual: Use during planning sessions or when seeking the courage to release old patterns. Metal energy is particularly supportive during the transition of Autumn, helping to expand the breath and find a sense of structured peace during times of grief or change.

Technical Profile: Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, homework's essential oil blends embody the natural world.

Season: Autumn
Organs: Lungs & Large Intestine
Emotion: Strength & Fortitude (releasing grief)
Profile: Fresh, Spicy, Woody, Smoky.

Fragrance Notes:
Top: Lime, Mandarin
Middle: Bay Leaf, Pink Pepper, Tobacco
Base: Teakwood, Ho Wood, Vetiver, Chinese Cedar

100% natural, pure essential oils / Vegan & cruelty-free

Brand

homework is a sensory studio rooted in balance — where design, nature, and heritage come together to create harmony in everyday rituals. Inspired by the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, homework’s products are crafted to support well-being through scent, seasonality, and a deep respect for the natural world.

Drawing on elements like water, fire, wood, and earth, homework creates products in alignment with nature’s rhythms, using responsibly sourced ingredients and small-batch production methods.

Directions

For Diffusers & Burners: Add 5–10 drops to the water of your ultrasonic diffuser or oil burner. Allow the botanical actives to fill the room, focusing on deep, diaphragmatic breathing to fully inhabit the ritual.

For a Mindful Bath: Combine 5 drops with a tablespoon of carrier oil (such as Sweet Almond or Jojoba) before adding to a warm bath. This ensures the oils are safely dispersed, allowing the steam to support the lungs for a restorative experience.

For Seasonal Refresh: Place 2–3 drops on a ceramic stone or a cotton cloth and place near your workspace or bedside to gently clear and clarify your environment throughout the day.

Ingredients

Metal

Cupressus Funebris oil (Cedarwood), Pimenta Racemosa leaf oil (Bay Leaf), Cinnamomum Camphora bark oil (Camphor), Vetiveria Zizanoides root oil (Vetiver), Schinus Molle oil (Pink pepper), Citrus Nobilis peel oil (Mandarin), Amyris Balsamifera oil (Sandalwood), Citrus Aurantifolia peel oil (Lime), Myrocarpus Fastigiatus oil (Cabreuva)

Delivery & Returns

United Kingdom - Free when your order is over £60
0kg - 20kg: £4.95. Tracked 48*
*Estimated at 2 working days once despatched

Europe
0kg - 0.5kg: £11.48. International 1st Class Signed For*
0.5kg - 1kg: £13.73. International 1st Class Signed For*
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1.5kg - 2kg: £17.22. International 1st Class Signed For*
*All international tracked and signed parcels to Europe estimated at 3-5 working days once despatched.

Rest of the World
0kg - 0.5kg: £12.82. International 1st Class Signed For*
0.5kg - 1kg: £16.41. International 1st Class Signed For*
1kg - 1.5kg: £20. International 1st Class Signed For*
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