murphyFrankincense Oil
AKA: Olibanum, Boswellia Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Middle East, Africa. Derived from the resin of Boswellia trees (Burseraceae family) native to the Middle East and Africa. Extracted through tapping tree bark to collect hardened resin, then steam-distilled into essential oil.
Frankincense Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Burseraceae (Frankincense family)
Plant Part
Resin
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Fine Lines
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.
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Wound Healing
Provides scent
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR