Boswellia sacra oil
AKA “Sacred Frankincense, Omani Frankincense”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Boswellia sacra oil
AKA: Sacred Frankincense, Omani Frankincense
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Boswellia sacra 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.
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Sacred frankincense has been used for over 5,000 years in Omani, Arabian, and ancient Egyptian cosmetics and medicine for its anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and skin-regenerating properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Inflammation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR