Aromatherapy Essential Oil Blending 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the recommended dilution percentage for a standard adult massage blend?
- 0.5%
- 1%
- 2% (Correct answer)
- 5%
Correct answer: 2%
A 2% dilution is the standard recommendation for adult massage blends in aromatherapy practice.
Question 2: Which note classification evaporates the fastest and provides the initial scent impression in a blend?
- Base note
- Middle note
- Top note (Correct answer)
- Bridge note
Correct answer: Top note
Top notes are the most volatile, evaporate quickly, and are the first scents perceived when smelling a blend.
Question 3: Approximately how many drops of essential oil are in 1 mL?
- 10 drops
- 15 drops
- 20 drops (Correct answer)
- 30 drops
Correct answer: 20 drops
There are approximately 20 drops of essential oil per milliliter, though this varies slightly by viscosity.
Question 4: Which blending principle refers to using three different oils that work synergistically to enhance each other?
- Antagonism
- Synergy (Correct answer)
- Potentiation
- Quenching
Correct answer: Synergy
Synergy in blending means combining oils whose combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects.
Question 5: What is the purpose of a 'fixative' in an aromatic blend?
- To speed evaporation
- To slow evaporation and anchor the scent (Correct answer)
- To increase antimicrobial action
- To add color to the blend
Correct answer: To slow evaporation and anchor the scent
Fixatives, often base notes, slow the evaporation of more volatile oils and help the blend last longer.
Question 6: Which percentage dilution is most appropriate for a facial serum containing essential oils?
- 3%
- 2%
- 1%
- 0.5% (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 0.5%
A 0.5% dilution is recommended for facial products because facial skin is more sensitive and delicate.
Aromatherapy Essential Oil Blending 1
What is the recommended dilution percentage for a standard adult massage blend?