Frankincense essential oil, certified organic
100% pure
01684
Certified Organic Essential Oils, Essential Oils: D - H
Description
Frankincense essential oil, certified organic
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INCI |
Boswellia carterii |
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Certification |
Certified organic, BioGro |
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Appearance |
Clear to pale yellow |
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Odour |
Expansive, clean, dry, woody, conifer, fruity, pepper, spicy |
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Plant part used |
Oleoresin |
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Extraction method |
Steam distillation |
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Purity |
100% |
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Origin |
India |
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Solubility |
Oil and alcohol |
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Usage rate |
Skincare : 0.1 - 1% |
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Note |
Base |
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Blends well with |
Basil, bergamot, black pepper, camphor, cinnamon, clary sage, coriander, cypress, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, mandarin, mimosa, neroli, orange, palmarosa, patchouli, pine, rose, sandalwood, vetiver, ylang ylang, spices |
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Vegan |
Yes |
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Palm oil |
No |
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Animal tested |
No |
Traditional use: The gum and oil are used as fixatives and fragrance components in soaps, cosmetics, and perfumes, especially oriental, spice and men’s fragrances. Frankincense has been used for thousands of years in ceremonial incense for prayer and meditation. The fragrant smoke is believed to purify the air and create a serene environment.
Common uses
Aromatherapy: The aroma of frankincense essential oil is often used in aromatherapy to promote relaxation and reduce stress. The oil's soothing scent is believed to have a calming effect on the mind and emotions.
Perfumery: The unique and pleasant aroma of frankincense essential oil makes it a valuable ingredient in perfumery. It is used to create sophisticated and exotic fragrances.
Skincare: Some people use diluted Boswellia carterii essential oil in skincare products due to its potential to promote healthy-looking skin.
Air freshening: Boswellia carterii essential oil can be added to diffusers to freshen the air in indoor spaces. Its warm and resinous aroma can help mask unpleasant odours.
Safety data: Very potent and not to be used on sensitive skin. Avoid use during pregnancy.Packaging - See our blog on our commitment to sustainable packaging.
Our essential oils come in amber glass bottles with dripulator caps:
5ml and 20ml with an 18 neck dripulator cap, either white or black, depending on stock availability.
30ml, 50ml, 100ml, 250ml, with a 28 neck white dripulator cap (except for oils that are too thick for a dripulator, which have a black open pour cap).
500g and 1kg options come in an aluminium bottle; 5L comes in a plastic jerrycan.
If you need precise drops for your products we suggest you buy our 5ml or 20ml dropper bottles and transfer the oils or buy our disposable or glass pipettes.
Important note: The information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
General safety information: Do not take any oils internally.
Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin.
If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner.
Use extreme caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses.
It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children.
A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before.