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Boswellia sacra
Our best selling multi-award winning beauty oil for skin, stress, and sleep - the only Frankincense DISTILLED IN IRELAND to ensure quality and transparency. Noyes: Spicy, Sweet, Woody, Warm.
Kotanical Frankincense (boswellia sacra) Essential Oil is the only frankincense distilled in Ireland with ethically sourced resin from a Somalia land co-op. The complex resinous base notes add depth and comfort to any blend and have been used for thousands of years in ceremonies for relaxation and meditation.
Frankincense essential oil blends well with citrus oils like lemon, lime and wild orange, and other oils such as clary sage, cypress, lavender, geranium, rose, peppermint, sandalwood and ylang ylang.
Kotanical is the first company in Ireland to distill oil from natural native sources. Founder Karl Murray works with farmers and growers to produce Ireland’s first and only home-grown essential oils. Any essential oils that can’t be produced in Ireland are 100% Organic Certified. Kotanical oils are vegan friendly, certified cruelty-free and are never tested on animals.
- Add 4 drops to a bowl of steaming water/facial steamer and inhale deeply for 5-10 minutes.
- For diffusing, add 10-15 drops to Stone diffuser.
- For massage, add 4 drops to 2 tsp of carrier oil.
- Start with the lowest number of drops; increase as desired.
In-Depth Benefits of Frankincense Oil
- Skincare - Frankincense sacra essential oil is ideal for the skin as it contains a wealth of the necessary physical properties that feeds our skin. Frankincense essential oil is a powerful astringent, meaning it helps protect skin cells. It can be used to help reduce acne blemishes, the appearance of large pores, prevent wrinkles, and it even helps lift and tighten skin to naturally slow signs of aging.
- Joint Pain Relief - According to research, frankincense oil is able to inhibit production of inflammatory molecules which are related to arthritis, gout and also inflammatory bowel conditions and asthma.
- Stress relief - Essential oils like frankincense and lavender among others are extremely effective in relieving anxiety naturally. By simply inhaling the scent of one of these amazing oils, it can quickly instill a feeling of calmness.
- Better Sleep - Poor sleep is often linked to anxiety, stress and depression and because frankincense essential oil is so effective against these disorders, it can also be used to help you overcome your insomnia and get a good night of uninterrupted sleep.
Country of Origin - Somaliland | Extraction - Steam distillation in Dublin | Part of Plant - Resin