The amount of an essential oil absorbed through the skin depends on the particular oil and its constituents. Although estimates vary widely, and scientific data is sparse, one can make the practical assumption that the average absorption of a dose applied to intact skin will be:

A. only about 5 %
B. at least 25 %
C. about 90 %
D. less than 50 %


Ans: D. less than 50 %

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