Boswellia papyrifera oil
AKA “Boswellia Papyrifera Oil, Frankincense Oil, Boswellia Papyrifera Resin”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Boswellia papyrifera oil
AKA: Frankincense Oil, Boswellia Papyrifera Resin
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Boswellia papyrifera oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Burseraceae (Frankincense family)
Plant Part
Resin
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
Form
Oil
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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
Used in traditional Ethiopian and East African medicine as an astringent and anti-inflammatory agent; historically valued for skincare and respiratory support.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Inflammation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR