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Wellness: Top 5 Benefits of Frankincense Oil for Your Skin

July 6, 2020 By lizinlosangeles Leave a Comment Filed Under: Beauty, Lifestyle, Wellness

Wellness: Top 5 Benefits of Frankincense Oil for Your Skin, a blog post by Liz in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Lifestyle Blogger, an image of Frankincense Oil

If you’re a wellness junkie who’s also obsessed with skincare like me, you’ve probably heard about the benefits of Frankincense oil for your face and skin—and perhaps you’ve even considered incorporating it into your skin routine. But what is Frankincense oil exactly? And what are frankincense essential oil benefits? Can you apply this oil directly on your skin? Read the Top 5 Benefits of Frankincense Oil for Your Skin to find out.

What Is Frankincense Oil?

If can’t decide which essential oil to use, frankincense oil is the one. Frankincense is a French word, meaning “pure incense.” It’s the world’s oldest essential oil. Cleopatra is said to have used this oil as a skin treatment.

Frankincense has been used in many countries such as Africa, China, India, and the Middle East countries. It heals your skin, body, mind, and soul. The oil is also considered a tonic. Its benefits are endless.  It benefits all of the body systems, including the digestive, respiratory, skin, and nervous systems.  

Frankincense Oil Benefits

Frankincense oil has a wide array of health benefits since it’s anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and an astringent:

  • May reduce arthritis since anti-inflammatory effects
  • May improve gut function
  • Improves asthma
  • Maintains oral health
  • May fight certain cancers
  • Assists with sleep
  • Helps Reduce Stress
  • Helps Boost Immune System
  • Skincare benefits
  • In the Middle East, it’s believed to ward off the evil eye
Can you put frankincense oil directly on your skin?

It is a mild oil. You can apply it directly to skin, or neck. But, if you’re interested in testing out the oil for its skin benefits, consult a professional and/or conduct a patch test. 

Top 5 Benefits of Frankincense Oil for Your Skin

Frankincense is great for skin types.

01. Benefits of Frankincense Oil for Your Skin: Reduces Skin Irritation 

Frankincense Oil reduces redness and skin irritation while producing a more even skin tone. Studies show the steroid-like structure of this oil soothes irritated skin and reduces inflammation.

02. Benefits of Frankincense Oil for Your Skin: Reduces Wrinkles

Does frankincense reduce wrinkles? Yes, it reduces the appearance of wrinkles and combats signs of aging. Studies found that it strengthens the skin’s elasticity and tightens skin to stop signs of aging and large pores.

DIY: Mix six drops of oil to one ounce of unscented oil and apply it directly to the skin especially where it becoming saggy.  

03. Benefits of Frankincense Oil for Your Skin: Diminishes Blemishes and Scars

It is a remedy for bruises, scars, and stretch marks. This oil helps to disinfect and tighten the pores, thereby promoting the speedy healing of cuts, wounds, and scars. 

It can also help to fade away the appearance of stretch marks, sunspots (link), surgery scars, or pregnancy marks.

DIY: Mix two to three drops of oil with an unscented lotion and apply directly to the skin. BUT DO NOT apply to broken skin, but only to the skin that’s healing.

04. Benefits of Frankincense Oil for Your Skin: Sleep Aid

Frankincense is a calming, grounding scent that can help you sleep naturally. It reduces stress and anxiety. Furthermore, this oil helps open breathing passages, so your body can reach an ideal sleeping temperature and fall asleep faster. Studies have shown that better sleep leads to better skin. 

DIY: Mix a few drops of it and lavender essential oil with a teaspoon of coconut oil in a jar.  Spread over your body.  

05. Benefits of Frankincense Oil for Your Skin: Improves Gut Health

This essential oil helps the digestive system to properly detox and promotes digestive health. It’s great reducing symptoms of the leaky gut syndrome, which causes many skin problems and irritations. Skin conditions like eczema may be related to a damaged gut. 

DIY: Add two drops of 100% pure Frankincense oil to eight ounces of water and a tablespoon of honey and a glass to drink.  

Note: Essential oils can prove too irritating for some skin types. So if you’re interested in incorporating one into your regimen, consult a professional and/or conduct a patch test. 

Beauty Products with Frankincense Oil

Aside from using the oil topically, you can use it aromatically through a diffuser. 

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So, tell me: what are your thoughts? Have you guys tried it? Let me know in the comments below!

With gratitude,

Liz

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