Frankincense essential oil has a broad range of uses, from
enhancing spiritual and meditative practice to use in beauty
routines. Frankincense has an earthy, uplifting aroma that’s
perfect for grounding and spiritual connectedness. Create a safe
and comforting environment by diffusing this oil’s empowering
aroma, particularly when you are seeking purpose or engaged in
prayer or meditation.
In addition to elevated spiritual experiences, Frankincense can
help you maintain the appearance of radiant skin when applied
topically. Its ability to smooth the appearance of healthy skin,
when applied topically, explains why this oil is a key ingredient
in our Boswellia Wrinkle Cream™.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Topical
Aromatic
AROMATIC PROFILE
From the bottle: Fresh, subtle, woodsy aroma
KEY CONSTITUENTS
ALSO FOUND IN
WORKS WELL WITH
Ingredients
Ingredients
Boswellia carterii† (Frankincense) oil
†100% pure, therapeutic-grade essential
oil
Suggested Uses
APPLICATIONS
Topical
Aromatic
WHERE TO DIFFUSE
EXPERIENCE
Frankincense essential oil provides an aroma
that is perfect for creating a grounding experience during yoga or
meditation. It can also be used topically to promote the appearance
of healthy-looking skin.
DIRECTIONS
Topical: Apply 2–4 drops directly to desired area. Dilution
not required, except for the most sensitive skin. Use as needed.
Aromatic: Diffuse up to 1 hour 3 times daily.
DIFFUSER BLENDS
The East Coast
Cedarwood
Frankincense
Valor®
Snuggle by the Fire
CAUTIONS:Keep out of reach of children. For external use
only. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. If you are
pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition,
consult a health professional prior to use.
FLAMMABLE:Do not use near fire, flame, heat, or sparks. Do
not store above room temperature.
Get to Know
PRODUCT BACKGROUND
Frankincense essential oil is considered a
holy oil in the Middle East, where it has been used in religious
ceremonies for thousands of years and was one of the gifts given to
Christ at his birth. Frankincense is mentioned in the Ebers
Papyrus, an ancient Egyptian scroll from approximately 1500 BCE,
that documents its use.
Young Living distills Frankincense oil from the resin of
Boswellia carteriitrees located in northern Africa, near the
Arabian Peninsula. Frankincense is a key ingredient in many
products, including Boswellia Wrinkle Cream, Brain Power™, Awaken™,
Highest Potential™, and Forgiveness™.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Boswellia carterii
BOTANICAL FAMILY:Burseraceae
ADDITIONAL NAMES:Olibanum, Oil from Lebanon. The name is
derived from the Medieval French word for “real incense.”
REGION FOUND:Somalia
PLANT PART USED:Gum/resin
EXTRACTION METHOD:Steam distilled
YL REGION:Most Young Living Frankincense essential oil comes
from Somalia.
Frankincense essential oil joined the Young
Living family in 1994.
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