Ingredient library · Herb
Frankincense
Boswellia carterii · BurseraceaeIn one paragraph
Frankincense is not a herb but a resin, tapped from Boswellia trees and distilled. It holds boswellic acids and a range of terpenes, and the aroma is warm, dry and slightly lemony. It has been traded for incense and ointment for several thousand years, which is why it turns up in so many traditional skin preparations.
How Nurtur Health uses it
Frankincense essential oil appears in four Nurtur products, generally in the face oils and the more considered blends, where a small amount changes the whole character of the scent.
Traditional use
Traditionally associated with mature skin and with ritual and stillness. Used here in small proportion, for aroma and for the depth it gives a blend.
Cautions — read before use
External use only. Not intended for internal use.
An essential oil. Never apply undiluted, and keep well away from eyes.
Always patch-test a new product before wider use.
Speak with a qualified practitioner before use in pregnancy, while nursing, on children, or alongside medication.
Products containing frankincense
Written and reviewed by Olga, Herbal Academy graduate and founder of Nurtur Health.