If you’re looking to elevate your skincare routine with a natural, ancient remedy, frankincense essential oil should be at the top of your list. Known as “liquid gold” in the world of essential oils, frankincense has been used for thousands of years for its healing, soothing, and rejuvenating properties. Whether you’re dealing with acne, aging skin, or dullness, frankincense delivers a powerful boost to your skin’s health.
What Is Frankincense Essential Oil?
Frankincense is derived from the resin of the Boswellia tree, typically found in the Middle East and parts of Africa. The oil is steam-distilled from the resin and is renowned for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant benefits. It’s gentle yet effective, making it a go-to for all skin types, including sensitive and mature skin.
Benefits of Frankincense Essential Oil for Skin
🌿 1. Anti-Aging & Wrinkle-Reducing
Frankincense supports healthy cell regeneration and helps maintain the skin’s elasticity. It minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, especially around the eyes and mouth. Its toning effect tightens the skin naturally, leaving it firmer and more youthful.
🌿 2. Soothes Inflammation & Redness
This essential oil is a natural anti-inflammatory, making it ideal for calming eczema, rosacea, acne, or any irritation. It helps reduce redness, swelling, and promotes healing—perfect for those with sensitive skin or chronic skin conditions.
🌿 3. Clears and Heals Acne
Thanks to its antibacterial and astringent properties, frankincense can help clear clogged pores, reduce acne breakouts, and prevent future flare-ups. It also aids in fading acne scars and dark spots over time.
🌿 4. Promotes Even Skin Tone
Frankincense helps fade hyperpigmentation, scars, and dark spots, making it a wonderful ingredient for brightening the skin naturally. Over time, it promotes a more even complexion and radiant glow.
How We Use Frankincense in Our Skincare Products
At our shop, we love combining the healing properties of frankincense essential oil with other soothing, natural ingredients to create handcrafted skincare that works. Here are some of our customer favorites that feature frankincense:
Lavender & Frankincense Face Soap
This gentle facial bar is made with gluten-free organic oats, kaolin clay, vitamin E, lavender essential oil, and of course, pure frankincense essential oil. It’s perfect for calming sensitive skin, reducing inflammation, and cleansing without stripping moisture. Ideal for daily use on the face.
Sexy Lumberjack Soap
This earthy, rugged bar blends frankincense with Palo Santo essential oil, cedarwood, and sandalwood for a grounding scent that’s as nourishing as it is irresistible. Great for the body (and even the face), it helps detoxify, moisturize, and soothe dry, irritated skin.
Beard & Face Oil for Men
This customer favorite combines frankincense and Palo Santo essential oils with a base of jojoba oil, argan oil, and vitamin E to soften beards, hydrate the skin, and reduce breakouts or irritation. It’s lightweight, non-greasy, and doubles as a powerful daily moisturizer.
Why Choose Skincare with Frankincense?
Frankincense essential oil is one of nature’s most potent remedies for skin health. Whether you’re battling blemishes, dry patches, uneven tone, or fine lines, this powerhouse oil has you covered. All of our products are handcrafted with organic oils, clean ingredients, and pure essential oils—no synthetic fragrances, no parabens, and no harsh chemicals.
If you’re looking to naturally improve your skin’s texture, clarity, and glow, give frankincense a try—your skin will thank you.
Shop Our Frankincense Favorites:
· Lavender & Frankincense Face Soap
· Men’s Beard & Face Oil with Frankincense
