Boswellia carterii (Frankincense) oil

AKA: Frankincense oil
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
Boswellia carterii (frankincense) oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, tonic.
Family
Burseraceae (Frankincense family)
Plant Part
Resin
CAS #
89957-98-2 / 8050-07-5
Form
Oil
Functions
Masking
Tonic
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Tightens and tones skin
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Frankincense has been used for over 5,000 years in Egyptian, Indian, and Arabic traditional medicine and cosmetics. Historically valued for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and rejuvenating properties in skincare and sacred rituals.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Wrinkles
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR