Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following oils works best as a moisturizer in cosmetic or soap preparations? -
CORRECT ANSWER avocado
A main therapeutic action of St. John's Wort infused oil is - CORRECT ANSWER anti-
inflammatory
Which of the following ingredients will preserve infused oil? - CORRECT
ANSWER simple tincture of benzoin
500 I.U. of natural mixed tocopherols
Which group of oils can intensify their action on the skin when mixed with the heat of the bath
water. - CORRECT ANSWER citrus oils
Which of the following oil is described as a light, nourishing application for facial massage and
facial oil blends? - CORRECT ANSWER camellia
Essential oils with a high percentage which of the following constituents have been found to
have a strong effect against fungal infections? - CORRECT ANSWER aldehydes and
esters
Which of the following best describes relatively stable oils which are liquid at room temperature
such as sweet almond, olive, and macadamia? - CORRECT ANSWER mono-unsaturated
Which of the following are characteristics of base oils and not essential oils? - CORRECT
ANSWER They are non-volatile
They may contain vitamin E if cold pressed
They may solidify at room tempeature