Boswellia sacra (Frankincense Sacra) resin oil
AKA “frankincense sacra resin oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Boswellia sacra (Frankincense Sacra) resin oil
AKA: Frankincense sacra resin oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Boswellia sacra (frankincense sacra) resin oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Burseraceae (Frankincense family)
Plant Part
Resin
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Desert or dry shrubland
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.
Perfuming
Skin Conditioning Emollient
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Softens and smooths skin
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
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR