Aromatherapy Essential Oil Blending

Question 1

What is the recommended dilution percentage for a standard adult massage blend?

Accepted Answer

2%

Answer

0.5%

Answer

1%

Answer

5%

Question 2

Which note classification evaporates the fastest and provides the initial scent impression in a blend?

Accepted Answer

Top note

Answer

Base note

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Middle note

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Bridge note

Question 3

Approximately how many drops of essential oil are in 1 mL?

Accepted Answer

20 drops

Answer

10 drops

Answer

15 drops

Answer

30 drops

Question 4

Which blending principle refers to using three different oils that work synergistically to enhance each other?

Accepted Answer

Synergy

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Antagonism

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Potentiation

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Quenching

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'fixative' in an aromatic blend?

Accepted Answer

To slow evaporation and anchor the scent

Answer

To speed evaporation

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To increase antimicrobial action

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To add color to the blend

Question 6

Which percentage dilution is most appropriate for a facial serum containing essential oils?

Accepted Answer

0.5%

Answer

3%

Answer

2%

Answer

1%