Botanical name
Boswellia carterii
Extraction
Steam distilled
Plant part
Gum
Aromatic description
Warm, woody aroma with mild spicy, lemony tones
Woody olfactive family
Base note
Blends well with
Bergamot, Geranium, Lavender, Orange, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang.
Emotional & spiritual benefits
Frankincense has a long history of use in religious and meditation practices and is strongly linked to spirituality. It soothes and stills the mind, bringing about feelings of calm and comfort. It can help to ease anxious and troubling thoughts, bringing balance where there is obsessiveness. It also assists in grounding the soul.
Cosmetic benefits
A powerful cosmetic oil, Frankincense is celebrated for its anti-ageing benefits. It has rejuvenating properties, smooths wrinkles, and reenergises a dull complexion. Its astringent action assists in healing, reducing puffiness, balancing oiliness and minimising the appearance of fine lines. It can be used for any skin type but is most common in preparations for mature and oily skin. It is also suitable for male skincare products.
Formulation types
Ideal for cleansing, toning and moisturising products due to its balancing, astringent and anti-ageing benefits. Frankincense can be included in facial creams, serums and oils, scar and stretch mark preparations and more. Popular in male aftershave and colognes, perfumery and grounding or meditation essential oil blends.
% Use in formulation
See our Essential Oil Safety Guide for more information.
Precautions/contraindications
None known.
Recipes & applications
- Down to Earth Essential Oil Blend
- For a powerful unisex anti-ageing face cream, add 0.5mL Frankincense oil and 0.5mL Tangerine oil to 100mL of our Natural Cream Base.
- On days where you feel flighty, disconnected and unable to concentrate, add 2 drops of Frankincense to a tissue or hanky and keep near your heart. This will help you feel grounded and calm.
- Try 1mL in 100mL of our Natural Oil Serum Base for a scar and wrinkle treatment oil.
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Disclaimer
Suggested recipes are provided as examples only. Whilst all care has been taken in creating these examples, Sage Cosmetic Coaching accepts no responsibility relating to the manufacture of products. Any responsibility for the performance, efficacy and stability of the product lies with the manufacturer.
