Frankincense essential oil (Boswellia carterii oil) has a warm, sweet, and earthy aroma with woody and citrus notes. Its fragrance is known for its relaxing and calming properties, and can help reduce stress and anxiety. It has traditionally been used in meditative and spiritual practices, and many religions have incorporated it into their rituals.

We use it for its cosmetic properties for the skin, since it is obtained from a resin, it is a very regenerative ingredient.

Obtaining Frankincense Essential Oil

Frankincense essential oil is obtained through steam distillation of the resin of the Boswellia carterii tree, found in arid areas of Somalia and Oman. This essential oil has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and perfumery, due to its beneficial properties for the skin.

Benefits of Frankincense Essential Oil for the Skin

The main cosmetic properties of frankincense essential oil include:

Anti-inflammatory: Frankincense is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, making it a beneficial ingredient for treating acne and other inflammatory skin conditions.

Skin regenerators: It is rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that help regenerate the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

Healing properties: It is known for its healing properties, which help reduce the appearance of scars and blemishes on the skin.

Soothes and relaxes: it has been used for centuries in different religious rituals.

Below you can see some of the products in which we have used frankincense essential oil in their formulation, and then we will tell you how it is obtained and what its main benefits for the skin are.