Frankincense Essential Oil
You probably know of frankincense because of its place in religious history. It is considered one of the wise men’s gifts to Jesus in Christianity and is still used in religious rituals. But it goes farther back in history than that, as it was used for healing in Chinese medicine, as makeup in ancient Egypt and in religious ceremonies in the Middle East going back to ancient times. It is considered calming and spiritually beneficial.
Frankincense is still popularly used today as a fragrant incense with an earthy scent. It is also thought to work for numerous health and beauty purposes, including:
- Mood boosting
- Skin benefits to fight aging, stretch marks, acne and dry skin
- Wound healing
- Gum health
- Stronger hair roots
Frankincense From Plant to Oil
The essential oil of frankincense comes from Boswellia trees. There are different varieties that come from separate regions and include Boswellia sacra, Boswellia carteri and Boswellia serrata. To get the frankincense from the tree, the sap is taken out of the bark, when it slowly turns into a resin. A steam distillation process extracts the essential oil from the resin, becoming suitable to use on the skin or by breathing in the scent.
Science Backs Up the Benefits of Frankincense Essential Oil to Skin
Many studies support the benefits of frankincense for the skin, particularly for inflammation. A September 2015 study in the Scientific Reports journal is just one of the numerous studies that backed up the anti-inflammatory effects of frankincense, which could be beneficial for many health conditions and diseases related to inflammation. A June 2015 study in the European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry also found that boswellic acid had effects against inflammation and arthritis. An April 2010 study in the Planta Medica journal showed that one of the applications of the anti-inflammatory properties of frankincense is combating aging. In the study, the frankincense changed fine lines, roughness and elasticity of facial skin for the better, which means that it provided anti-aging effects.
Frankincense’s skin benefits go beyond inflammation. An April 2015 study in the European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences discovered that cream with boswellic acid helped with skin reactions caused by radiotherapy for breast cancer. In addition, Boswellia carteri was part of the four herbs used in a December 2014 study in the journal PLoS One that helped wounds heal better by fighting inflammation and encouraging tissue growth while minimizing scarring. The study was looking at this herb blend as a form of Chinese medicine with a history going back thousands of years.
Beyond the skin, frankincense is shown to provide many other health benefits as well. It is used and studied for a variety of health concerns, including respiratory problems, digestive conditions, dental issues and more.
When you use frankincense essential oil on your skin through one of our products, you gain the many health-promoting properties it has to offer. This all-natural ingredient helps us replace the chemicals you find in most store-bought personal care products, providing a way to take better care of your body.
Buy Organic Frankincense Essential Oil
Our organic frankincense essential oil is a base note steam distilled from the resin of Boswellia carteri and is also known as Boswellia or olibanum. This oil is used in perfumery and can be diffused for its lush and enticing aromatics. It has thousands of years of history as incense in spiritual ceremonies across Africa and Asia and is well known in the west for its associations with Christianity when given as a gift in the nativity.
Boswellia carteri is harvested as resin tears from trees native to Somalia, Oman, and Yemen. The ethereal aroma is perfect for creating a peaceful environment for meditation, relaxation, and feeling grounded. It can be applied in cosmetic formulations to help smooth and tone skin.
Aroma
This oil has a fresh and complex aroma that is resinous, woody, and musky with notes of bright citrus.
Constituents
This oil contains α-pinene, limonene, myrcene, and β-pinene.
α-Pinene has an evergreen scent and is prevalent in a variety of oils such as myrtle, cistus, cypress, and Scotch pine. Limonene is the main constituent of citrus oils like sweet orange, tangerine, lemon, and grapefruit. Myrcene is in hemp, juniper berry, pink pepper, and blue tansy oils.
Blending and Uses
The soothing and ethereal aroma of frankincense oil is a deep and beautiful addition to your aromatherapy cabinet. As a complex base note it blends well with many different essential oils. It makes a gorgeous floral perfume with jasmine and neroli or an earthier cologne blended with fresh ginger, cedarwood, and vetiver.
It can be used in a diffuser to encourage deep and healthy breathing with other oils like camphor, geranium, or pine. Frankincense is also popular in diffuser blends to create a calm and meditative atmosphere with other oils such as myrrh, sandalwood, sage, lavender, or ylang ylang.
As an ingredient in serums and creams, frankincense excels at improving skin’s appearance and helping to clear occasional blemishes. Add a few drops to your favorite moisturizers or create a special personalized blend. Carrot seed, helichrysum, chamomile, or tangerine are all wonderful in tandem with frankincense to care for your face and body.
Packaging
5 mL, 1/2 oz., and 1 oz. essential oils are packaged in amber glass bottles with drop reducers for easy application. Larger sizes are packaged in amber screw cap bottles and do not come with reducers or droppers.
Safety
This oil can cause skin sensitization if oxidized. Never use essential oils undiluted, in eyes or mucus membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified healthcare practitioner. Keep away from children and pets.
Before using perform a small patch test on your inner forearm or back. Apply a small quantity of diluted essential oil and cover with a bandage. If you experience any irritation use carrier oil or cream to further dilute the essential oil, and then wash with soap and water. If no irritation occurs after 48 hours it is safe to use on your skin.
Buy Organic Frankincense Hydrosol
Organic frankincense hydrosol is a beautiful distillation that can be used to prepare the mind for prayer, meditation, or yoga. This hydrosol has a fresh scent that is resinous and sweet with woody undertones, and its skin supportive qualities make it a favorite in skin care formulations.
Frankincense is a powerful tree resin that has been used by humankind for nearly 5,000 years. This sacred substance was more precious than gold in ancient times.
This potent hydrosol is used in skin care recipes, meditation, energy work, fragrance blends, and other aromatherapy preparations. The aroma has notes that are similar to both the resin tears and the essential oil.
Organic frankincense hydrosol is great for use directly on the skin as a fragrant toner and supporter of skin health. The blending possibilities are also endless, as this hydrosol mixes well with many other hydrosols such as Douglas fir, neroli, lavandin, and blood orange. Combine with other resinous essential oils such as sandalwood or myrrh for a sultry aroma spray. Floral and citrus essential oils are grounded well in this hydrosol and lend light and uplifting notes to its soft woodiness.
Frankincense hydrosol is produced through a water-steam distillation in the United States from organic Boswellia carteri resin collected in Somaliland. Suitable for cosmetic use.
Packaging
The 3oz. size comes in an amber glass bottle with a mister top. Our 8oz., 16 oz., 64 oz., and 1 gallon bulk sizes come in plastic bottles without misters.
Buy Organic Frankincense Roll-On
Alluring frankincense essential oil is ready for use in this skin-safe 2% dilution. Our convenient roll-on bottles are handcrafted in our kitchen and will easily fit in your pocket or bag.
Our organic frankincense oil blend uses a base of fractionated coconut MCT oil, which is odorless, colorless, and absorbs quickly. The woodsy and complex aroma of this beautiful, resinous oil can be applied strategically for skin care or as a perfume. Frankincense oil supports a healthy complexion and is useful for occasional blemishes.
The pleasing aroma is soothing and uplifting for the mood, as well as popular for meditation and spiritual practices. Rub a small amount of our blend between your palms or apply under your nostrils during breathing exercises.
Frankincense resin has been used for millennia as an incense, in religious offerings, and as a perfume. It is an esteemed oil with a powerful amount of significant symbolism attached to its history. The resin is harvested from trees that grow in extremely dry climates under the intense desert sun and was considered more valuable than gold in the ancient world.
Ingredients
Organic fractionated coconut MCT oil and organic frankincense essential oil.
Buy Organic Frankincense Resin
Frankincense resin is gathered by making incisions in the small, deciduous tree, Boswellia sacra. The yellow-hued pitch is often used as incense or in perfumery. Frankincense has been considered an herb of spirituality with lore dating back thousands of years. The aromatic resin can be used alone or blended into incense formulas.
Frankincense and the oil produced from it has been known for its magical powers and its ability to improve communication with the creator in the Middle East for thousands of years before it was made a gift to Christ by the Magi. There are over 52 references to it in the Bible. Egyptian records show a great many references to it including its use in cosmetics, perfumes and as an embalming agent. The harvest of gums and resins takes place during the dry season, as they are easily damaged by rain. A number of incisions are made into the bark, and the gum resins are allowed to ooze out and solidify for a few weeks. The harvesters then return to each tree to collect the resin. The resins are then transported to local villages where they are further dried in the shade. Frankincense is a member for the Burseraceae family.
Precautions
Not for internal use. Not for use in pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
Buy Organic Frankincense Powder
Frankincense resin has been traded for its spiritual connotations and luxurious aroma for thousands of years. The aromatic resin is gathered by making incisions in the small, leafy tree, Boswellia sacra. It has a long history of lore and is mentioned in various historical texts including ancient Egyptian records. Frankincense powder can be used as incense, blended into incense formulas, and incorporated into perfumery.
Frankincense and the oil produced from it has been known for its magical powers and its ability to improve communication with the creator in the Middle East for thousands of years before it was made a gift to Christ by the Magi. There are over 52 references to it in the Bible. Egyptian records show a great many references to it including its use in cosmetics, perfumes and as an embalming agent. The harvest of gums and resins takes place during the dry season, as they are easily damaged by rain. A number of incisions are made into the bark, and the gum resins are allowed to ooze out and solidify for a few weeks. The harvesters then return to each tree to collect the resin. The resins are then transported to local villages where they are further dried in the shade. Frankincense is a member for the Burseraceae family.
Ingredients
Organic frankincense resin powder, silicon dioxide
Precautions
Not for internal use. Not for use in pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.