Frankincense oil is an amazing oil which has been appreciated for its medical benefits for several years. This wonderful essential oil have some incredible ways to improve your skin and as well as your health both physically and emotionally.
Well this is considered as a treasured gift and have some beneficial properties such as antiseptic, anti inflammatory, sedative and anti cancer.
Before knowing the benefits of this wonderful essential oil we need to know more about frankincense oil.
What is frankincense oil?
Frankincense comes from boswellia genus tress particularly from boswellia cateri that are commonly grown in Somalia.
The term frankincense is taken from frans ecens which means quality essence or real essence in old French. It has been associated with many religions especially with the Christian religion as it is given to the Jesus as first gift by the wise men.
Frankincense of high quality is clear, but with a slight green tinge. Frankincense oil is considered as spicy, woody, earthy, and slightly fruity aroma which is calming and relaxing.
Uses of Frankincense Oil
Frankincense oil has been used in religious ceremonies as anointing oil for thousands of years and it’s a popular ingredient in cosmetics.
It can improve one’s spiritual connection and help to overcome stress and despair. In aromatherapy frankincense oil is inhaled which can induces a feeling of mental peace relaxation and satisfaction.
Frankincense oil helps in regenerating of old cells with the new cells and keeps tissues healthy. It is useful for maintaining healthy skin and reduces the appearance of stretch marks and scars on the body.
Composition of Frankincense Oil
Frankincense oil contains alpha pinene, actanol, octyl acetate, ancensole and incensyl acetate. This oil can easily soluble in alcohol and this is non toxic and non irritant used by most of the people.
Benefits of frankincense oil for skin
Because of its many benefits this oil can help you to get rid of skin problems. Some of them are as follows:
Reduce Rashes
Rashes can be caused by many things like cosmetics, medicines, and food allergies. But this oil helps in reducing rashes as it contains lots of beneficial molecules which can soothe rashes.
It can also calm down redness, irritation and inflammation caused by the skin rashes.
How to Use?
Mix this frankincense oil with carrier oil and apply it on the rashes and clean it after some time.
Sores
If you are suffering from mouth sores or cold sores, you can make a simple blend and apply directly to them.
This oil can treat sores too; the inflammation can be occurred if the immune system is weak. The advantage of this essential oil is that it can strengthen the immune system by killing all the germs and viruses which causes inflammation.
How to use?
Mix few drops of frankincense oil for 15-20 minutes and add some carrier oil to it and apply it directly on the sores. Repeat this for 3 times a day.
Dry Skin with Eczema
Frankincense can help in smoothening the skin and painful areas affected by eczema. As this oil contains anti inflammatory properties, pain killing effects and also helps in nourishing the skin.
How to use?
It can be directly applied on the dry skin or eczema.
NOTE
Don’t forget to moisturize your skin before applying the oil and if your skin is too sensitive then mix this oil with carrier oil and wash it with warm water.
Wounds
If you are looking for constant relief from fresh wounds, then frankincense oil is the best choice you can have to heal wounds.
With its soothing and pain killing abilities, the oil can calm down wound throbbing and pain and it can also prevent the infections.
How to use?
Apply frankincense oil directly on the wounds to get constant relief.
Scars
Scar is generally a result of an injury. These can be easily noticeable on the skin and scars replace the normal skin tissue and become thicker.
Frankincense oil is able to stimulate the production of new cells and slowly replaces old thick cells with new and healthy ones.
How to use?
Apply directly on the skin in moderate amounts and take a few days break after using it for 2-3 weeks.
Premature Aging
Frankincense oil replaces old skin cells with the new ones and it has the ability to reduce fine wrinkles in short time.
This oil contains anti oxidants which will protest against sun damage also.
How to use?
Mix this oil with some other potential oil and apply it on the skin and wash it with warm water after some time.
By using it on regular basis, this oil may restore the complexion of your skin and helps in reducing stress and remove fatigue.
Boils
Boils are one of the skin inflammations, caused by the skin infection and trabbed sebum and dirt inside the hair follicle.
The anti healing properties in frankincense oil will help you in reducing boils on the skin.
How to use?
Apply undiluted frankincense oil on boils and repeat it for 2-3 times a day and see beneficial results of your glowing skin.
Insect bites
Insect bites get inflamed and becomes red and produce lots of itchiness. This oil soothes the pain and swelling as well as itching.
Apply drop of undiluted oil on the insect bite and you will never know when it has been erased from your skin.
Note
Don’t apply undiluted oil for children because due to its anti inflammatory and anti septic properties it may cause pain to the child.
Aromatherapy recipe for oily skin
To do this recipe you need the following things
- Frankincense oil 5 drops
- Rose essential oil 5 drops
- Watermelon essential oil 5 drops
- Tea tree essential oil 1 table spoon
How to do?
Blend all the essential oils and shake them well before you use this product. Apply at night on a clean face and wash it after waking up in the morning.
Repeat this for 2- 3 weeks to get rid of oily skin.