Frankincense Essential Oil

The ancient Egyptians used frankincense oil found in the wild-crafted resin of Boswellia trees to promote younger, fresher looking  skin. Frankincense is also known for its sweet, warm, balsamic aroma with calming  properties that can increase spirituality and inner strength. 

Young Living essential oils Frankincense has been sought after since ancient times for its many benefits, including its rejuvenating and beautifying properties. 

1. Better skin -

Add about 10 drops of Frankincense essential oil to 1 oz of your favorite  moisturizer (along with 5 drops of Lavender). It helps to improve the  tone and texture of skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines.

Great  for all skin types—but especially beneficial for mature  complexions—this  luxurious oil helps moisturize and smooth the skin.

2. Make a DIY GLOW serum -

Just add 3 drops Frankincense and 3 drops Copaiba (another starter kit oil)  essential oils to 1 oz carrier oil such as Jojoba oil to make your own  DIY facial serum.

3. Make a homemade facial wash -

This is one of my favorite recipes with Frankincense essential oil. Just add  Frankincense, Lavender, liquid castile soap and some water to a small foaming pump bottle. I love to add Geranium to this too!

4. Stress relief -

Add  1-2 drops of Frankincense essential oil to 1 tsp of carrier oil and massage neck and temples. It’s great to use at after a busy day. 

5. Boost your mood -

If you feel overwhelmed or out of sorts just apply 1-2 drops of  Frankincense essential oil to your wrists and neck. You can add lavender to this too, or diffuse them together.

6. Promote relaxation

Unwind by adding a 5 drops of Frankincense essential oil to a ½ cup of Epsom  salts along with 1 tsp almond oil To your bath.  It helps to promote relaxation after a  long day and is great for your skin!

7. Soothing owies -

Mix a couple drops of frankincense essential oil with one tablespoon of  coconut oil for an easy balm to make owies feel better quickly.  

Frankincense is also used aid your body’s response to skin repair.

8. Immune Support –

Rub one drop Frankincense + 1 drop Thieves essential oils (both come in the starter kit) onto the bottom of each foot each day or diffuse in the  air to build and maintain a healthy immune system.

9. Sleep – 

Diffuse with Lavender for better sleep! You can also mix a few drops of each with coconut oil for a relaxing foot massage that will promote better quality sleep too!