Frankincense, also called Frankinsence, comes from the Indian frankincense tree Boswellia serrata. A medium-sized tree with hairy, serrated green leaves, white-pink flowers and thin-leaved bark.The bark naturally secretes resin that protects the tree against wounds.Frankincense Essential Oil is extracted by steam distillation of the fragrant resin of the Boswellia serrata.
Where is it from?
Frankincense Essential Oil is native to India, Africa and Arabia.
Fragrance description
Frankincense Essential Oil has a warm-spicy, resinous and woody aroma.
Benefits of Frankincense Essential Oil
Reassuring
The aroma of Frankincense Essential Oil has a beneficial effect on the mind. In aromatherapy it is used to affect your mental state. It calms and reassures nervousness and stress and gives a feeling of security.
Indispensable in skin care
Frankincense Essential Oil acts as an anti-ageing agent. It promotes elasticity in sagging or aging skin. It helps delay wrinkle formation and reduce scars and stretch marks. In addition, it has a sebum-regulating effect on oily skin and acne.
Useful for cold complaints
Frankincense Essential Oil is very effective in treating colds and respiratory infections. It increases the natural resistance of the airways and helps loosen mucus in case of a stuck cough. Relieves muscle pain and stimulates when there is a lack of energy.
How do you use Frankincense Essential Oil?
In a diffuser
Add 5 drops of Frankincense Essential Oil, 5 drops of Grapefruit Essential Oil and 3 drops of Ginger Essential Oil to the water reservoir of a diffuser. Turn this on in case of emotional stress and fatigue.
As an anti-aging tonic
Mix 3 drops of Frankincense Essential Oil with 5 drops of Lavender Essential Oil and add this to 50 ml of Rosewater. Use on a cotton pad to remove impurities and firm the skin. Shake well before use!
As a skin oil
Add 5 drops of Frankincense Essential Oil, 4 drops of Myrrh Essential Oil and 4 drops of Bergamot Essential Oil to 50 ml of base oil (e.g. Argan oil). Apply this to your skin after showering to strengthen the skin and tackle scars and stretch marks.
In Bath
Add 4 drops of Frankincense Essential Oil and 3 drops of Sandalwood Essential Oil to 2 tablespoons of Dead Sea salt. Sprinkle this in a heated bath for rest and relaxation.
As a steam bath
Fill a basin with 3 liters of hot water and add 3 drops of Frankincense and 2 drops of Pine Essential Oil. Hold your face over the tub with a towel over your head to trap the vapor and inhale deeply. Relieving for cold complaints!
