Frankincense Olibanum Serrata Oil

Associated names: Frankincense (Olibanum) Oil

Common name: Frankincense

Plant part: Resin

Extraction method: Steam distilled

Common uses: Frankincense has traditionally been used to help relieve stress related conditions. It has also been known for its cicatrisant properties and is recommended for dry and mature skin types.

Note: Base

Strength of aroma: Medium

Aromatic scent: Fresh and terpene-like scent with a subtle green-lemon note.

Formulating Tips: Because frankincense contains a high percentage of waxy resins it is very likely that it won’t fully dissolve straight into alcohol when making a perfume blend. There are many ways around this including adding more frankincense than you need and then filtering off the un-dissolved portion to re-cycle in a wax-based product such as a balm or butter. Otherwise, it is sometimes possible to increase the solubility by gentle heating and/ or adding other chemically similar ingredients such as rose geranium to it to help break up the waxes.

Caution: Non toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitising. Avoid during pregnancy.