Frankincense Essential Oil
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Description
Frankincense Essential Oil has a fresh resinous aroma with lemony lift, soft pepper, dry wood, and pale incense underneath. It is not a heavy smoke material. The first impression is often brighter than expected, almost citrus-resin, before the quieter woody incense character begins to settle.
As it develops, Frankincense becomes drier and more balsamic, leaving a soft resin trace that works well in facial oils, balms, soaps, natural perfumes, diffusers, resin accords, woody blends, and quieter atmospheric products. It can help citrus, lavender, cedarwood, myrrh, elemi, woods, and spices feel more settled. It suits quieter rituals and compositions intended to feel spacious, composed, and reflective without relying on heavy smoke.
Frankincense works best when it stays spacious. Used lightly, it gives calm resin depth and a clean drydown. Used heavily, it can become dusty, sharp, thin, or too church-like.
Essential oils can be applied topically once diluted with a carrier oil. They are widely used in cosmetic goods and handmade crafts.
Details
| Botanical Name | Boswellia serrata |
| Origin | India |
| Family | Burseraceae |
| Plant Part | Resin |
| Extraction | Steam Distillation |
| Note | Base |
| Colour | Pale yellow |
| Consistency | Thin |
| Scent | Fresh, terpeney top note and a warm, rich, sweet-balsamic undertone. |
| Blends With | Camphoraceous, citrus, earthy, herby, floral, minty, spicy and woodsy oils. |
| Group | Woodsy |
Cautions
Never use pure oils on the skin without diluting, never use internally, keep away from children and eyes, always check if there are any medical issues which could cause a problem. Seek help if you have any doubts.
