{"title":"Frankincense Essential Oil","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEssential Oils\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoswellia sacra \/ Boswellia carterii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrankincense essential oil is steam distilled from the resin of Boswellia trees,small, scrubby trees native to the arid mountains of Oman, Yemen, Somalia, and Ethiopia that produce their precious resin in response to deliberate cuts in their bark. The resin,known as olibanum,has been traded along the ancient incense routes of the Arabian Peninsula for over 5,000 years, valued as one of the most sacred and precious aromatics in human history. It was gifted by the Magi, burned in temples from Jerusalem to Rome to Cairo, and used medicinally in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine for millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn modern skincare frankincense has earned scientific credibility to match its ancient reputation, with its boswellic acid content demonstrating meaningful anti-inflammatory and skin cell-supporting properties in clinical research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAromatic Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScent: Resinous, warm, slightly citrusy, balsamic, sacred\u003cbr\u003eCharacter: Grounding, centering, meditative\u003cbr\u003eBlends well with: Lavender, myrrh, cedarwood, neroli, bergamot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSkin Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrankincense's alpha-pinene and incensole content provide anti-inflammatory and skin cell-regenerating properties. It is traditionally used in formulas for mature, dry, or scarred skin, where its ability to support skin cell renewal and reduce the appearance of fine lines and uneven texture is most valued. Its deeply centering aromatic character adds a meditative, spa-like quality to any formula it appears in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFound In\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[products]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor external use only. Keep away from eyes. As with all new products, we recommend a patch test before first use. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/lesilobleu.com\/collections\/frankincense-essential-oil.oembed","provider":"Le Silo Bleu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}