The Crystal ingredient library

Frankincense

Boswellia resin oil

Frankincense essential oil is derived from aromatic tree resin.

Pale gold frankincense resin tears on limestone.
Frankincense resin. Fragrance in a cream is a sensory part of the formula, not proof of a therapeutic effect.

In the cream

In our gold face cream it contributes warm resinous notes alongside neroli.

On the skin

If your skin reacts to scented products, consider the full fragrance profile rather than judging a scent only by whether it is natural.

Further reading

Ingredients to read carefully in skincare

For complete ingredients, allergens, suitability and directions, read the current product label. A guide to one ingredient does not describe every possible effect of the finished preparation.

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