Boswellia occulta oil

AKA: Frankincense Oil

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

OriginNative to Middle East, Africa. Extracted from Boswellia occulta resin, a tree native to the Middle East and Africa within the Burseraceae family. Obtained through solvent extraction or steam distillation of the dried resin.

Boswellia occulta oil is a cosmetic ingredient.

Family

Burseraceae (Frankincense family)

Plant Part

Resin

Lifeform

Tree

Climate

Desert or dry shrubland

Form

Oil

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Inflammation

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Caution

Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Antioxidant Protection

Reduces Inflammation

Locks In Moisture

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EWG

CIR

Insufficient

Pregnancy

Caution

Regulatory Status

USAunder review

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR