As one of the three gifts presented to baby Jesus by the Wise Men, frankincense is often associated with Christmas, but did you know this ancient oil has a host of health and beauty benefits too?
What is frankincense?
Frankincense, also known as olibanum, is serived from the resin of the Boswellia Carterii tree, which grows in the dry areas of North Africa and India, Oman, Yemen, and western Africa.
The aromatic liquid is also known as the ‘king of essential oils’ has a warm, woody scent that is said to be calming. It can be inhaled, absorbed through the skin or even taken in supplement form.
As with any pure essential oil, frankincense oil should always be diluted with a carrier oil before being applied to the skin or you could sit back in the tub and breathe in the fragrance of a frankincense bath oil.
Frankincense for anti-ageing
Golden frankincense oil can also have a soothing effect on your skin and is known for its toning and rejuvenating properties, which is why it’s found in many night creams and anti-ageing serums. Simply smooth a few drops over your face as the last step in your evening routine.
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Combining both the skin-boosting and aromatherapy benefits of frankincense, moisturising balms and hand creams can nourish dry patches and bring a waft of the woody fragrance to calm a frazzled mind.
Best frankincense skincare products
Here’s our pick of the best frankincense-infused products for the festive season and beyond…
Made for Life Organics Mindful Moments Focus & Clarity, £10
Yogandha Ground Roll-On Oil, £18.99
ESPA Soothing Bath Oil, £30
Scientia Dusk Elixir, £32
Bloom and Blossom Pyjamarama Dry Body Oil, £20
Green People One Balm, £20
Kiss The Moon Love Night Cream for Hands, £28
- KISS THE MOON HAND CREAM
- STAY RELAXED & MOISTURISED
- 100% NATURAL INGREDIENTS
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Best-selling Frankincence skin creams
Need more inspiration? Check out our list of best selling Frankincense face cream.
- For all skin types
- Instantly hydrates and rejuvenates occasionally dry skin
- Clinically proven to moisturise for up to 24 hours
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- Clinically proven to smooth and visibly plump fine lines and wrinkles after 30 days of use. Intensively moisturises skin for up to 24 hours.
- A 3-Peptide Complex helps reduce the look of fine lines, gardenia stem cells and sodium hyaluronate help enhance skin plumpness, while an enriching blend of organic cocoa butter and macadamia, baobab...
- Moisturising and nourishing
- Made with herbal extracts and essential oils
- For all skin types
- Instantly hydrates and rejuvenates occasionally dry skin
- Clinically proven to moisturise for up to 24 hours
- The Ilex Wood Face Cream is made from 100% Natural Ingredients
- A Handcrafted Natural Anti-Ageing formula. Using carefully selected essential oils of Rose, Frankincense, Geranium and Lavender, I have created this lovely scented oil based face cream. Made with the...
- The Ilex Wood Face Cream is Vegan and Moisturising. A little really does go a long way with this! Just a little dab of the cream will gently melt onto your skin leaving it glowing!
Last update on 2024-04-10 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
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