Pure frankincense essential oil (Boswellia carteri) — steam distilled from the resin harvested from incisions in the bark of the frankincense tree, allowing the resin to drip out in 'tears'. Woody, spicy and hauntingly aromatic with a subtle hint of lemon, frankincense is one of the most ancient and treasured essential oils in the world — used in temples, spiritual ceremonies and healing traditions for thousands of years, from the Egyptians and Hebrews to contemporary aromatherapy.
Frankincense is prized as a calming oil — deeply settling for anxious, stressed or obsessional minds. In skincare it is renowned for its rejuvenating properties on mature skin, where it is used to support the appearance of smoothness and reduce the look of wrinkles, age spots and crow's feet. Its mildly astringent character also makes it effective for balancing oily skin. Inhaled, frankincense helps clear mucus in the lungs and enhance lung function — a long-revered use in sacred fumigation and breathing practices. Blends beautifully with lavender, sweet orange, geranium, patchouli, bergamot, lemon and myrrh.
Available in 10ml / 50ml / 100ml
Key Product Features
- Woody, spicy and haunting aroma — deeply calming and grounding
- Calming for anxious, stressed and obsessional dispositions
- Supports the appearance of smooth, rejuvenated mature skin
- Helps reduce the look of wrinkles, age spots and crow's feet
- Mildly astringent — balancing for oily skin types
- Supports lung function and helps clear mucus
- Ideal for meditation, prayer and spiritual diffuser blends
- 100% pure Boswellia carteri, steam distilled from resin
Directions for use: Dilute 6–10 drops in a bath. Mix 5 drops with water in an oil burner. Add 6–10 drops to hot water for inhalation. Blend 5 drops per 10ml of carrier oil for massage or skincare.
Ingredients: Boswellia carteri
Precautions: For external use only. Do not take internally. Keep away from children and eyes. If pregnant or managing a medical condition, consult your healthcare practitioner before use. If contact with eyes occurs, rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical advice if necessary. If unfamiliar with essential oils, seek advice from a qualified practitioner.
FAQs
What does frankincense essential oil smell like?
Frankincense has a woody, resinous and warmly spicy aroma with subtle hints of lemon and a deep, almost 'haunting' quality. It is grounding, complex and unmistakably ancient.
What is frankincense essential oil used for?
It is used in aromatherapy to calm anxiety, support meditation and spiritual practices, rejuvenate mature and oily skin, enhance lung function, and ease respiratory congestion. It has one of the richest histories of any essential oil — used in sacred ceremonies and healing traditions across cultures for millennia.
Can frankincense essential oil be used in a diffuser?
Yes — add 3–5 drops to a diffuser or oil burner for a deeply calming, meditative atmosphere. It blends beautifully with lavender, myrrh, bergamot, sweet orange and sandalwood.
Is frankincense essential oil safe during pregnancy?
Frankincense is generally not recommended during pregnancy. Always consult your midwife or healthcare practitioner before using any essential oil while pregnant.
Is this product vegan?
Yes — pure frankincense essential oil is naturally vegan, steam distilled from Boswellia carteri resin with no animal-derived ingredients.
