Boswellia sacra (Frankincense Sacra) resin oil

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AKA: Frankincense Tree, Frankincense sacra resin oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Middle East, Africa. Derived from the resin of Boswellia sacra trees native to the Arabian Peninsula and East Africa in the Burseraceae family. Extracted through steam distillation or solvent extraction of the dried tree resin.
Boswellia sacra (frankincense sacra) resin oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Burseraceae (Frankincense family)
Plant Part
Resin
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Desert or dry shrubland
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Wrinkles
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.
Perfuming
Skin Conditioning Emollient
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Softens and smooths skin
Smooths and softens skin
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR