Boswellia occulta oil
AKA “Boswellia Occulta Oil, Frankincense Oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Boswellia occulta oil
AKA: Frankincense Oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Boswellia occulta oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Burseraceae (Frankincense family)
Plant Part
Resin
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Desert or dry shrubland
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Frankincense from this Boswellia species has been used in traditional Arabian and African medicine for its anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Inflammation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR