Boswellia papyrifera oil

AKA: Sudanese Frankincense, Frankincense Oil, Boswellia Papyrifera Resin

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

Boswellia papyrifera oil is a cosmetic ingredient.

Family

Burseraceae (Frankincense family)

Plant Part

Resin

Lifeform

Tree

Climate

Seasonally dry tropical

Form

Oil

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

Traditional Use

Used in traditional Ethiopian and East African medicine as an astringent and anti-inflammatory agent; historically valued for skincare and respiratory support.

EWG

CIR

Insufficient

Pregnancy

Caution

CIR Safety Findings

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USAunder review

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Inflammation

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Caution

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Verified Jun 2026

Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR