Frankincense Oil

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AKA: Olibanum, Boswellia Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Frankincense Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Burseraceae (Frankincense family)
Plant Part
Resin
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.
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Wound Healing
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Frankincense resin has been one of the most valued substances in history, used in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome for religious ceremonies, medicine, and skincare. It was prized by Cleopatra for its anti-aging and skin-regenerating properties and remains central to traditional Ayurvedic and Middle Eastern beauty practices.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Fine Lines
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR