Module 10

Question 1

What makes essential oils very suited to skincare?

Answer 1

Essential oils are readily absorbed through the skin, making them very suited to skin care

Question 2

What are 8 characteristics of essential oils that makes them useful in supporting healthy skin?

Answer 2

1) highly antiseptic properties
2) help speed up removal of old skin cells and stimulate the production of new skin cells
3) improve muscle tone and blood circulation
4) help eliminate waste
5) help reduce inflammation
6) regulate sebum production
7) reduce impact of emotional stress
8) help to quench free radical oxidants and protect skin from weather, pollution, and UV sunlight

Question 3

What 4 characteristics of vegetable oil carriers makes them useful in moisturizing preparations?

Answer 3

1) emollient properties
2) ability to protect skin
3) ability to prevent moisture evaporation
4) ability to supply the skin with the essential fatty acids and vitamins which have specific healing properties

Question 4

What is the purpose of an aromatherapy lymphatic facial?

Answer 4

To address skin conditions, while detoxifying the lymphatic areas in the face, head, and neck. Other physical conditions that are not related to the skin and face can also be addressed since the essential oils that are applied to the facial skin are also introduced to the body as a whole. Light strokes along the facial lymph nodes activate the lymph, remove toxins, clean the tissues, and stimulate circulation.