Boswellia sacra (Frankincense Sacra) resin oil
AKA “Frankincense Sacra Resin Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Boswellia sacra (Frankincense Sacra) resin oil
AKA: Frankincense Sacra Resin Oil
Essential Oil · 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
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Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning Emollient
Antioxidant
Protects skin from free radical damage caused by UV, pollution, and stress
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day
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
Wrinkles
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR