Lesson 6

Question 1

Do hydrosols have fat-soluble or water-soluble components?

Answer 1

Water-soluble

Question 2

Is Peppermint a good choice for lip balm?

Answer 2

Only when it is extremely well-diluted, as it can burn the lips.

Question 3

Is Rosemary a good choice for an anxious person to use before bed?

Answer 3

No—it’s too stimulating.

Question 4

To treat a cold, how often should one steam in a day?

Answer 4

Three to five times per day for several days.

Question 5

What are a few examples of the appropriate use of neat essential oils?

Answer 5

Lavender on a burn or insect bite. One drop of Tea Tree on a toothbrush (tastes so good!)

Question 6

What are the five different approaches to blending?

Answer 6

Chemical family, chemical component, aroma, plant part, intuition

Question 7

What health condition is just pleading for a steam inhalation cure?

Answer 7

Constipation….oops just kidding! Congestion in the nasal-sinus cavity from cold, flu, or allergies!

Question 8

What is one component famous for decongesting?

Answer 8

1,8 cineole

Question 9

What is the general shelf life for hydrosols?

Answer 9

Six months to two years

Question 10

What must you always inform your clients to do when they steam?

Answer 10

Close their eyes! And lift up the towel if the steam is too hot.

Question 11

What should you consider when adding floral or spicy oils (like Jasmine and Ginger) to an inhaler?

Answer 11

These oils should be limited to a small percentage of your overall blend of 10-15 drops. For example: In an inhaler for nausea, you could use 3 drops Ginger, 3 drops Peppermint, 3 drops Orange, 6 drops Rosewood. Notice that the spicy oil is at a small percentage—just 3 drops. Also, when using Peppermint in any blend, only a few drops are needed.

Question 12

When making a bath salt, which chemical families should be avoided?

Answer 12

Phenols, aldehydes, ethers

Question 13

Why should you not use water to flush your eye if essential oil gets in it?

Answer 13

Essential oils are lipophilic, meaning they are attracted to fat—like the membranes of your eye and skin. Essential oils are hydrophobic, meaning they do not like water. Flushing with water will only send the essential oil back to the eye’s membranes. Wiping with carrier oil will create another fat for the essential oil to be attracted to other than the membranes of the eye.

Question 14

After I finish my steam, is it OK to drink the water for an extra immune boost?

Answer 14

No!

Question 15

How is a hydrosol made?

Answer 15

It is the co-product of steam or hydro distillation, collected after the steam has condensed back to water.

Question 16

How many drops of essential oil are in a 1% dilution in 1 oz (30 ml) of jojoba oil?

Answer 16

5-6

Question 17

How many drops of essential oil are in a 1% dilution in 3 oz (90 ml) of jojoba oil?

Answer 17

15-18

Question 18

How many drops of essential oil do you generally use for an inhaler?

Answer 18

10-15

Question 19

How many total drops of essential oil are in a 2% blend made in 2 oz (60 ml) of lotion?

Answer 19

20-24

Question 20

How many total drops of essential oil should you put in 1 oz (30 ml) of Trauma Oil for a 25-year-old healthy male with a mildly sprained ankle?

Answer 20

3% dilution, 15-18 drops total. (If this was a more severe injury, you could make up to a 10% dilution for short-term use of about a week.)

Question 21

How much research has been done about which essential oils cross the placenta?

Answer 21

Little to no research has been done. It’s best to assume essential oils will cross the placenta.

Question 22

In a steam, how many drops of essential oil can be added to the hot water?

Answer 22

1-2 drops

Question 23

Is Bergamot a good choice for lip balm?

Answer 23

No, it is phototoxic.

Question 24

Is Bergamot applied at the beach a good way to get a tan?

Answer 24

Not unless you want a severe sun burn and permanent skin discoloration.

Question 25

Is Lemongrass a good choice for the diffuser?

Answer 25

No, it's best to avoid using oils high in aldehydes, phenols or ethers in a diffuser.

Question 26

Is Rose essential oil a good choice for aging, mature skin?

Answer 26

Yes!

Question 27

Is Sandalwood a good choice for the diffuser?

Answer 27

t really, since thick oils can clog up the diffuser. Thick oils are heavy and do not diffuse well.

Question 28

Name all the phototoxic oils covered in this course:

Answer 28

Lemon, Grapefruit, Bergamot

Question 29

Once I have my blended bath salt, how much can I use in my bath?

Answer 29

About 1 oz (30 ml), which would have 5-6 drops of essential oil in it.

Question 30

Since I can only use one or two drops in a steam, does that mean I can only use one or two different essential oils?

Answer 30

No! You can make a stock bottle that is a blend of many oils, and then use just one or two drops of this mixture.

Question 31

The more beeswax added to a butter blend results in what type of consistency?

Answer 31

Harder

Question 32

What are the special concerns related to making bath salts?

Answer 32

Avoid oils that irritate the skin and mucous membranes. Use a low percentage of spicy oils. Don’t even think about using Peppermint! Always add carrier oil or castile soap to disperse the oils and protect the skin in the bath water.

Question 33

What dilution rate is best for bath salts?

Answer 33

1%, or 5 to 6 drops of essential oil per bath (mixed with a little bit of carrier oil to be extra safe to the skin).

Question 34

What does GC/MS stand for?

Answer 34

Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

Question 35

What is the difference between a bath salt and salt scrub?

Answer 35

A salt scrub is specifically for the skin and used to gently massage onto the skin for a healthy glow and then rinsed off. Bath salt is added to the bath water to sit in.

Question 36

What is the general dilution ratio for a massage oil?

Answer 36

2%

Question 37

What is the trick to adding shea butter to a body butter blend?

Answer 37

Add it after other ingredients have melted and the pot is off the heat.

Question 38

What plant part do the most common essential oils for steaming come from?

Answer 38

Leaves and needles: Eucalyptus, Siberian Fir, Ravintsara

Question 39

What should I do if I get essential oil in my eye?

Answer 39

get essential oil in my eye? Wash your hands first, then wipe the eye with a carrier oil like jojoba or olive oil. Wipe off the carrier with paper towel and repeat as needed. Then rinse the eye with continuous flow of saline solution if needed.

Question 40

When applied to the skin with a carrier, which aromatic notes evaporate immediately, and which notes linger the longest?

Answer 40

Top notes evaporate quickly, base notes last the longest.

Question 41

When making a water or hydrosol-based spray, does the essential oil fully disperse into the water?

Answer 41

No. When you shake up the blend, tiny globules of essential oil will be sprayed. Therefore, in a spray for the skin, be sure to use skin nourishing oils and consider adding a dispersant such as Solubol.

Question 42

When making an inhaler, do you dilute the essential oil first in a carrier or not?

Answer 42

No carrier—use the oil undiluted in an inhaler.

Question 43

Which two chemical families would you use very carefully when making an inhaler?

Answer 43

Phenols and aldehydes. (Let’s be careful about ethers, too!)

Question 44

You’re making a blend to help balance your client’s emotional energy. What percentage dilution do you stick to?

Answer 44

1-2%