Frankincense essential oil has been valued for thousands of years for its grounding aroma, supportive skin benefits, and emotional calming effects. Steam-distilled from the resin of the Boswellia tree, this oil is known for its deep, resinous scent and its traditional use in wellness and spiritual practices.
Benefits
Skin and Beauty
- Supports the appearance of smoother, firmer-looking skin
- Helps improve the appearance of fine lines with consistent diluted use
- Promotes a more even, radiant-looking complexion
- Ideal for mature, dry, or stressed skin
- Supports the skin’s natural renewal process
- Helps calm visible redness and irritation
Mind and Mood
- Deeply grounding and emotionally centering
- Helps ease racing thoughts and overwhelm
- Supports quiet, reflective, or meditative states
- Reduces feelings of tension or emotional heaviness
- Useful for bedtime routines to encourage calm
Body and Wellness
- Supports deeper breathing when diffused
- Eases feelings of chest tightness or stress
- Helps soothe stiff or tired joints when diluted
- Useful as part of natural wellness routines
- Provides a gentle sense of relaxation throughout the body
Home and Daily Use
- Purifies and freshens the air naturally
- Ideal for spiritual, quiet, or reflective spaces
- Enhances calm, peaceful home environments
- Pairs beautifully with citrus, woods, florals, and spices
- Lovely in homemade perfumes, body oils, and balms
How to Use Frankincense Essential Oil
For Skin and Beauty
- Add 1–2 drops to a tablespoon of carrier oil for nightly facial oils
- Mix into body lotions for mature or dry skin
- Blend with rosehip oil for deep nourishment
- Apply diluted to specific areas needing extra support
For Stress, Calm, and Emotional Balance
- Diffuse 3–5 drops during nighttime routines
- Apply diluted oil to the back of the neck or over the heart
- Use during journaling, meditation, or quiet reflection
- Inhale from palms (diluted) when overwhelmed
For Breathing and Wellness
- Diffuse with eucalyptus or tea tree to support easier breathing
- Add to chest rubs or massage oils for grounding warmth
- Use in warm baths with Epsom salt for full-body relaxation
For Home and Spiritual Use
- Diffuse during cleaning or decluttering to refresh the space
- Add to room sprays to deepen calm and peace
- Use in incense-style blends for sacred or reflective environments
Best Carrier Oils to Use With Frankincense
For Face and Beauty
- Rosehip Oil
- Jojoba Oil
- Argan Oil
For Massage and Wellness
- Sweet Almond Oil
- Coconut Oil
- Grapeseed Oil
For Spiritual or Ritual Oils
- Olive Oil
- Sunflower Oil
Mind and Spirit Correspondences
Frankincense is associated with purification, grounding, clarity, and inner peace. Its aroma is traditionally used for reflection, prayer, meditation, and creating a sense of sacred space. It helps clear emotional heaviness, supports self-awareness, and brings a sense of calm stability to the mind and spirit.
DIY Frankincense Essential Oil Recipes
1. Night Renewal Face Oil
- 1 tablespoon jojoba oil
- 2 drops frankincense
- 1 drop lavender
Apply nightly for soft, glowing skin.
2. Grounding Diffuser Blend
- 3 drops frankincense
- 2 drops cedarwood
- 2 drops orange
Diffuse to create a warm, peaceful atmosphere.
3. Comforting Joint and Muscle Oil
- 2 tablespoons sweet almond oil
- 6–8 drops frankincense
- Optional: 3 drops copaiba
Massage into stiff or tired areas.
4. Sacred Space Room Spray
- 1 cup distilled water
- 2 tablespoons witch hazel
- 20 drops frankincense
Shake before each use and spray in peaceful spaces.
5. Peaceful Bath Soak
- 1 cup Epsom salt
- 1 tablespoon carrier oil
- 8–10 drops frankincense (mixed into the carrier first)
Add to a warm bath for deep relaxation.
Safety Notes
- Always dilute before applying to the skin.
- Do not ingest essential oil.
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
- Patch test before facial use.
- Diffuse lightly around pets.
- Use moderately during pregnancy unless approved by a professional.
- Store in a cool, dark place.
Safety Note: I am NOT a medical professional. Please research ingredients, check for allergies, and confirm pet safety. Use gently and at your discretion.
