Boswellia sacra oil

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AKA: Frankincense Tree, Sacred Frankincense, Omani Frankincense
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Middle East, Africa. Extracted from the resin of Boswellia sacra trees native to the Arabian Peninsula and Horn of Africa. Obtained through tapping the tree trunk to collect dried resin, which is then distilled or solvent-extracted into oil.
Boswellia sacra 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
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
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR