Boswellia papyrifera oil

AKA: Sudanese Frankincense, Frankincense Oil, Boswellia Papyrifera Resin

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

OriginNative to Middle East, Africa. Boswellia papyrifera resin is harvested from frankincense trees native to the Middle East and Africa. The oil is obtained through steam distillation or solvent extraction of the dried resin.

Boswellia papyrifera oil is a cosmetic ingredient.

Family

Burseraceae (Frankincense family)

Plant Part

Resin

Lifeform

Tree

Climate

Seasonally dry tropical

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