US Organic Frankincense (Boswellia carteri) Essential Oil, USDA Certified Organic
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100% Pure Organic Oil
Frankincense (Boswellia carteri) Essential Oil is a single-ingredient, 100% pure essential oil with a warm, woody and resinous aroma, ready for your diffuser, DIY blends and self-care rituals.
- USDA Certified Organic (opens certificate page in a new tab)
- 100% pure · one ingredient
- Cruelty-free · Leaping Bunny
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Key Benefits
- Pure and simple: one ingredient, undiluted, with no added fillers or fragrance.
- USDA Certified Organic: grown and handled to USDA organic standards.
- Uplifting aroma: a warm, woody and resinous scent that helps create a calm, inviting space at home.
- Versatile: great for diffusers, massage blends, homemade soaps, candles and room sprays.
- A little goes a long way: highly concentrated, so a few drops are all you need.
How to Use
- Diffuse: add 3–5 drops to your diffuser with water.
- Topical: always dilute in a carrier oil such as jojoba or fractionated coconut oil before applying to skin. See the Dilution Guide below.
- DIY: add to unscented soaps, lotions, candles or room sprays.
Aroma Profile
Fresh, bright and resinous with a lemony, slightly piney opening and a warm, woody incense drydown. Frankincense is a middle to base note, so it helps a blend last longer. It pairs well with Lavender, Sweet Orange, Bergamot, Lemon, Myrrh, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.
Popular Ways to Use Frankincense
- Diffuser: add 3–5 drops to the water in your diffuser for a warm, meditative scent. Try 3 drops Frankincense + 3 drops Sweet Orange, or 3 drops Frankincense + 1 drop Myrrh.
- Facial oil: add 1–2 drops per 10 ml (2 tsp) of jojoba or argan oil for a softly scented facial oil.
- Body and massage oil: add up to 6 drops per 10 ml of carrier oil such as sweet almond, jojoba or fractionated coconut oil.
- Natural perfume: a classic base for roll-on perfumes with citrus, lavender or sandalwood (keep to the body dilution below).
- Meditation and quiet time: a few drops in a diffuser during yoga, reading or a quiet evening.
- DIY: adds depth to unscented soaps, candles, lotions and room sprays.
Dilution Guide
- Face: about 0.5–1% (1–2 drops per 10 ml carrier oil)
- Body: about 1–2% (3–6 drops per 10 ml carrier oil, or 6–12 drops per 1 oz)
- Always patch test a small amount of your diluted blend on the inner arm and wait 24 hours before wider use.
Size Guide
- 5 ml: a good first bottle for trying the aroma in your diffuser and facial blends.
- 10 ml: better value for regular diffusing, perfume blending and DIY projects.
Frankincense Carteri vs. Serrata: Which Should I Choose?
| Frankincense (Boswellia carteri) (this oil) | Frankincense (Boswellia serrata) | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it grows | Northeast Africa (Somalia region) | India |
| Aroma | Bright, lemony and piney opening with a warm, classic incense drydown | Softer and lighter with a citrusy, slightly sweet-balsamic resin scent |
| Main constituents (plain words) | Mostly alpha-pinene, the fresh, pine-like aroma compound also found in pine needles | A mix of fresh pine- and citrus-like aroma compounds (such as alpha-thujene and alpha-pinene) |
| Color | Clear to pale yellow | Clear to pale yellow |
| Best uses | Diffuser and meditation, incense-style natural perfume, facial and body oils | Everyday diffusing, body and massage oils, DIY soaps and candles |
| Choose it when | You want the classic, rich "church incense" frankincense scent and a smaller bottle for special blends | You want a softer, everyday frankincense in larger sizes (up to 16 oz) for regular blending and DIY |
Both are USDA Certified Organic, steam distilled and blend well with citrus, lavender and woods. Use the same dilution guide for both.
Guidance drawn from NAHA and Tisserand & Young's Essential Oil Safety (not endorsed). Not medical advice; patch test first and ask a doctor if pregnant, nursing, or using on children or pets.
Ingredients & Origin
100% Frankincense (Boswellia carteri) essential oil. Origin: Northeast Africa. Bottled in the USA.
Certification & Storage
USDA Certified Organic. Cruelty-free (Leaping Bunny). Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, with the cap tightly closed.
FAQ
Q: Is this essential oil 100% pure?
A: Yes. It contains one ingredient, with no dilution, carrier or added fragrance.
Q: Can I put it directly on my skin?
A: Please don't. Essential oils are concentrated, so dilute first (1–2 drops per 10 ml carrier oil for the face, 3–6 drops for the body) and patch test first.
Q: Is it safe to diffuse around pets?
A: Some essential oils may not suit pets. Use in a well-ventilated room and ask your veterinarian first.
Q: Do you offer free shipping?
A: Yes, free standard US shipping on eligible orders of $24.99+ after discounts. Gallon-size and 20 kg beeswax items are excluded.
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