Aromatherapy Safety and Practice Flashcards

What is a typical body-massage dilution percentage for a healthy adult?

Answer: 2-3%

General adult body applications commonly use a 2-3% dilution.

Which factor most affects how quickly an essential oil oxidizes?

Answer: Exposure to oxygen, heat, and light

Oxygen, heat, and light accelerate oxidation and degrade essential oils.

Why should citrus oils in particular be used within a shorter shelf life?

Answer: They oxidize faster than many other oils

Citrus oils are rich in monoterpenes that oxidize quickly, shortening their usable life.

What is the best response if skin irritation occurs after applying a diluted essential oil?

Answer: Apply carrier oil to dilute, then wash gently

Applying carrier oil dilutes the essential oil before gentle washing reduces further irritation.

Which essential oil should be used cautiously by people with epilepsy?

Answer: Rosemary

Rosemary and other high-ketone oils are often cautioned against for people with epilepsy.

What does the term 'therapeutic grade' officially guarantee about an essential oil?

Answer: Nothing standardized—it is a marketing term

'Therapeutic grade' is an unregulated marketing label with no official standard behind it.

Why is proper ventilation important when working with essential oils professionally?

Answer: To prevent headaches and respiratory overexposure

Ventilation reduces the risk of overexposure symptoms like headaches and respiratory irritation.