I see this wording on cosmetics. Is this a chemical term?
2006-09-09 10:27:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
I am not sure that they are actually oils. I think it may be correct to call them aromatic hydrocarbons.
They are the components responsible for the smell of the various bits of plants. They can be obtained by pressing the plant material, heating the plant material and condensing the "oils" that boil off or using a solvent that is later evaporated.
They are called essential oils by aromatherapists.
2006-09-09 10:41:00 · answer #1 · answered by Stewart H 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Essential oils have a long tradition of providing a variety of therapeutic benefits. Many of these traditionally known benefits, have been confirmed through modern scientific research. The use of essential oils in a cosmetic will have an antiseptic and antimicrobial action, as well as a healing and soothing effect on the skin. Essential oils help the skin and hair detoxify, drain, heal and regenerate. ...
2006-09-09 10:33:00 · answer #2 · answered by Lipstick 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
An essential oil is a concentrated, hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aromatic compounds extracted from plants. It may be produced by distillation, expression, or solvent extraction. Essential oils are used in perfumery, aromatherapy, cosmetics, incense, for flavoring food and drink, and to a lesser extent, in medicine and household cleaning products. They are valuable commodities to the fragrance and flavorant industries.
Essential oil is also known as volatile oil and ethereal oil. It may also be referred to as "oil of" the raw plant material from which it was extracted, such as oil of clove. The term essential is intended to indicate that the oil is the fragrant essence of the plant from which it is extracted and not in the more common sense of being indispensable. It is not to be confused with essential fatty acids.
2006-09-09 10:31:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An essential oil is a concentrated, hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aromatic compounds extracted from plants. It may be produced by distillation, expression, or solvent extraction. Essential oils are used in perfumery, aromatherapy, cosmetics, incense, for flavoring food and drink, and to a lesser extent, in medicine and household cleaning products. They are valuable commodities to the fragrance and flavorant industries.
Essential oil is also known as volatile oil and ethereal oil. It may also be referred to as "oil of" the raw plant material from which it was extracted, such as oil of clove. The term essential is intended to indicate that the oil is the fragrant essence of the plant from which it is extracted and not in the more common sense of being indispensable. It is not to be confused with essential fatty acids.
2006-09-09 10:29:37 · answer #4 · answered by ebizartistry 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
because of this, i've got considered some Christians (fairly youthful ones) so ridiculously dedicated to their parents that they do no longer choose to have confidence that it relatively is ethical to disagree with them, even whilst the parents are incorrect or flat out risky or risky. i detect the variety of blind obedience creepy. desire: nice straw guy. Morals may be absolute or no longer (and that i tend to think of they seem to be a sprint extra diffused than any sort of exhibit crucial view--the single many Christians take--would have them be), yet that does no longer mean *every person* thinks morals would desire to rely on a subculture. you're conflating subculture with evolution, yet subculture is a sort of community deal and humanity as an entire isn't. for that reason, we are in a position to assert that categorical cultural practices are immoral without resorting to claiming that a god gave us our morality. C'mon! Your view of "morals *would desire to* come from God" has been ineffective considering a minimum of Nietzsche, and your declare that during any different case something is permissable is passe.
2016-09-30 12:42:21 · answer #5 · answered by erlebach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually it is a botanical term. Some plants produce secondary metabolites that humans find appealing.
2006-09-09 10:33:43 · answer #6 · answered by Ralph 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are derived from plants. They are pure oils that usually have some sort of healing property.
2006-09-09 10:30:44 · answer #7 · answered by kimmy 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
SEVERAL OF THE OTHERS HAVE ANSWERED YOUR ''QUESTION''..HOWEVER..ITS A RETAIL MONEY MAKER IN FANCY BOTTLES, FANCY LABELS....THE ONLY KNOWN OIL THAT ACTUALLY PENETRATES THE SKIN IS PURE LANOLIN..YOU CAN BUY THAT IN ANY DRUG STORE- HEALTH FOOD STORE, ..REGULAR USE, REALLY SOFTENS SKIN AND HOLDS MOISTURE IN YOUR SKIN..ITS A VERY THICK LIQUID.RUB HARD BETWEEN YOUR HANDS TO WARM IT AND MAKE IT MORE PLY ABLE...
2006-09-09 11:11:26 · answer #8 · answered by 65MPH-HA 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a retail gimmick. calling it essential makes you think you really need it where if fact, skin is as natural as you need yor body to be with out these "essential" oils.
2006-09-09 10:30:32 · answer #9 · answered by Sparky 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
oils that emit an essence. They could call them "oils that smell" but thats a bit of a turn-off.
2006-09-09 10:30:34 · answer #10 · answered by davidosterberg1 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋