Boswellia sacra (Frankincense Sacra) resin oil
AKA “Frankincense Sacra Resin Oil”
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Boswellia sacra (Frankincense Sacra) resin oil
AKA: Frankincense Sacra Resin Oil
Essential Oil · Fragrance | Conditioning | Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Frankincense resin oil from the Middle East and Africa softens and conditions skin and hair while adding a warm, aromatic scent to your routine.
Family
Burseraceae (Frankincense family)
Plant Part
Resin
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Desert or dry shrubland
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Middle East, Africa. Derived from the resin of Boswellia sacra trees native to the Arabian Peninsula and East Africa in the Burseraceae family. Extracted through steam distillation or solvent extraction of the dried tree resin.
Plant Source
Burseraceae (Frankincense family)
Plant Part
Resin
Function
Fragrance | Conditioning | Emollient
Benefits
Perfuming
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning Emollient
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Smooths and softens skin
Traditional Use
Frankincense resin has been used in Middle Eastern and African traditional medicine and cosmetics for over 5,000 years. Historically valued for skin rejuvenation, anti-inflammatory properties, and spiritual/ceremonial use in incense and perfumes.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Wrinkles
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Caution
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR