Characteristics
- INCI
- Boswellia Carterii Oil
- Ru.
- Frankincense Essential Oil
- CAS
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89957-98-2, 8050-07-5
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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289-620-2, 232-474-1
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- masking, tonic
Who it's for
Description
Boswellia Carterii Oil is an essential oil distilled from the resin of the Boswellia carterii tree, better known as frankincense. In skincare, it’s used mostly for its aromatic profile and for the way it can help formulas feel more comforting and spa-like. It’s not a heavy moisturizer or a treatment oil in the classic sense, but it can be included in products aimed at making skin feel soothed and refreshed.
For skin, Boswellia Carterii Oil is often appreciated by people looking for a more elegant, calming sensory experience in creams, serums, or facial oils. In haircare, it may be found in scalp or styling products for its scent and ritual appeal rather than for dramatic conditioning. Those with normal, dry, or mature skin may enjoy it in well-formulated products, especially if they like botanical ingredients.
Caveat: as an essential oil, it can be irritating for some people, especially in high amounts or on sensitive skin. It’s best used in properly diluted formulas, and fragrance-sensitive users may want to patch test or avoid it. As always, the overall formula matters more than the ingredient alone.
Products with Boswellia Carterii Oil (649 total)
Most often found in Origins products (17 items)
