Frankincense Oil
AKA “Olibanum, Boswellia Oil, Incense”
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Frankincense oil
AKA: Olibanum, Boswellia Oil
Essential Oil · Fragrance | Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant | Soothing · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Frankincense oil is a naturally-sourced resin that adds a warm, aromatic scent to beauty products. Prized for centuries, it's known for its grounding fragrance.
Family
Burseraceae (Frankincense family)
Plant Part
Resin
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Middle East, Africa. Derived from the resin of Boswellia trees (Burseraceae family) native to the Middle East and Africa. Extracted through tapping tree bark to collect hardened resin, then steam-distilled into essential oil.
Plant Source
Burseraceae (Frankincense family)
Plant Part
Resin
Function
Fragrance | Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant | Soothing
Benefits
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Wound Healing
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Frankincense resin has been one of the most valued substances in history, used in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome for religious ceremonies, medicine, and skincare. It was prized by Cleopatra for its anti-aging and skin-regenerating properties and remains central to traditional Ayurvedic and Middle Eastern beauty practices.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Target
Fine Lines
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Caution
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR