Description
Frankincense essential oil is steam-distilled from the resin of the Boswellia tree, most commonly Boswellia carterii, Boswellia serrata, or Boswellia sacra. It has a rich, woody, balsamic, and slightly spicy aroma that has been treasured for centuries in rituals, medicine, and perfumery.
Often called the “King of Essential Oils”, frankincense was used in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome for religious ceremonies, embalming, and skin rejuvenation. Today, it remains one of the most versatile oils in aromatherapy, skincare, and emotional wellness, known for its grounding energy and healing power.
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Key Benefits
For Aromatherapy & Wellness
• Stress & Anxiety Relief: Deeply calming, reduces feelings of tension and restlessness.
• Grounding & Spiritual Use: Enhances meditation, prayer, and mindfulness practices.
• Sleep Support: Encourages deep relaxation and better sleep quality.
• Respiratory Support: Helps ease coughs, congestion, and promotes clear breathing.
• Immune Booster: Traditionally used to strengthen body defenses against illness.
• Pain Relief: Soothes inflammation, joint stiffness, and muscle discomfort.
For Skincare
• Anti-Aging: Reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots.
• Regenerative: Promotes skin cell renewal, helping with scars, wounds, and stretch marks.
• Toning: Improves skin elasticity and firmness.
• Soothing: Reduces redness, irritation, and inflammation (useful for acne and sensitive skin).
For Home & Everyday Use
• Natural Air Freshener: Purifies air with a warm, resinous, sacred scent.
• Perfume & Candles: Adds depth and richness to natural perfumes and home fragrances.
• Cleaning Blends: Provides antibacterial properties when added to homemade sprays.
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Common Uses
• Aromatherapy: diffusers, inhalers, meditation blends.
• Skincare: serums, creams, oils for anti-aging and healing.
• Massage oils: for inflammation, pain, and stress relief.
• Bath oils: for relaxation and skin rejuvenation.
• Perfumery: base note in natural perfumes, blends well with florals and woods.
• Household: purifying sprays and incense blends.
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Solubility & Formulation:
• Oil Soluble – blends easily with carrier oils and butters.
• Insoluble in Water – requires a solubilizer for sprays.
• Aroma Profile: Warm, woody, resinous, slightly spicy, balsamic.
• Blends well with: myrrh, sandalwood, cedarwood, lavender, bergamot, rose, clary sage, citrus oils.
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Recommended Usage Rate:
• Topical use: 0.5% – 2% in carrier oil.
• Massage blends: 3–5 drops in 10ml carrier oil.
• Diffusion: 3–6 drops in diffuser.
• Bath: 3–4 drops mixed with carrier oil or solubilizer.
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Safety & Precautions
• Generally non-toxic, non-irritating, and safe.
• May cause skin sensitivity if used undiluted.
• Perform a patch test before topical application.
• Safe for most adults, but pregnant women should seek professional advice before use.
• Store in a cool, dark place away from heat and light.
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• Botanical Name: Boswellia carterii / Boswellia sacra / Boswellia serrata
• Plant Part: Resin
• Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
• Color: Clear to pale yellow
• Aroma: Warm, woody, balsamic, slightly spicy
• Main Constituents: α-pinene, limonene, incensole acetate, sabinene
• Shelf Life: 2–3 years (if stored properly in dark glass bottle)
Cautions: Very potent and not to be used on sensitive skin. Avoid use during pregnancy. Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin.
Safety data: Dilute essential oils befor use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals, a skin test is recommending prior to use, contact with eyes should be avoided.
Storage: it is recommended that oils package in in metal containers (for safe shipping) or dark glass/amber containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum .
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DISCLAIMER:
– DAKITZ NATURAL PRODUCTS are for cosmetic, personal care formulations and are meant for external use only unless otherwise STATED.
– We recommend working with a chemist or a formulator if you’re not advanced in formulating.
– This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
– Kindly note that you are responsible for researching, testing, and understanding ingredients before buying.
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