{"id":2639,"date":"2021-01-13T18:29:53","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T02:29:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/housefragrance.com\/?p=2639"},"modified":"2021-03-24T20:14:21","modified_gmt":"2021-03-25T03:14:21","slug":"do-essential-oils-evaporate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/housefragrance.com\/do-essential-oils-evaporate\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Essential Oils Evaporate?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts. They are used in perfumes, cosmetics, and aromatherapy. They are used to promote health and well-being and can even be used as a natural alternative to pharmaceuticals for some medical conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Essential oils can be extracted from the plants through steam distillation, in which steam passed through the plant draws out the oils. The oils are then collected once the steam condenses. Cold pressing can also be used to extract essential oils through the mechanical action of squeezing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Essential oils are extremely volatile, and therefore they evaporate easily. Molecular size, temperature, surface area, and air circulation affect the rate of evaporation. There are steps to take to minimize unwanted evaporation. Evaporation affects the diffusion of essential oils.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The medicinal properties of essential oils depend largely on the specific oil, but all essential oils have similar physical properties. Essential oils are strongly aromatic, colorless liquids at room temperature; they are lipid-soluble but not water-soluble, and they are extremely volatile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n