Aromatherapy Online Aromatherapy Answers and Questions 2

Question 1

Which extraction method is most commonly used to produce essential oils from citrus peels?

Accepted Answer

Cold pressing (expression)

Answer

Citrus oils are typically obtained by cold pressing the rind because heat can degrade their delicate aromatic compounds.

Question 2

A client wants an oil to help ease occasional nausea. Which is the most traditional choice?

Accepted Answer

Peppermint

Answer

Peppermint is widely used in aromatherapy to help settle an upset stomach and reduce feelings of nausea.

Question 3

What does the term 'note' refer to in perfumery and blending?

Accepted Answer

The rate at which an aroma evaporates

Answer

Notes (top, middle, base) describe how quickly an aroma evaporates and reveals itself in a blend.

Question 4

Which carrier oil is known for being lightweight and closely resembling the skin's natural sebum?

Accepted Answer

Jojoba oil

Answer

Jojoba is technically a liquid wax whose structure is similar to human sebum, making it absorb well.

Question 5

Why should essential oils generally be stored in dark glass bottles?

Accepted Answer

To protect them from light-induced oxidation

Answer

Dark glass shields oils from UV light, which can oxidize and degrade their chemical constituents.

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