Frankincense (Essential Oil Spotlight)
If you don't know much about Frankincense (besides it going great in-between gold and myrrh), don't sweat it, we’re here to tell you all about it! Here at Flying Cow, it’s one of our favorite oils to use.
Frankincense is a well established oil in world history and has a myriad of uses. It has been used as an incense and in traditional medicine for a very long time. It’s been used in traditional Indian medicine to treat things such as diarrhea and vomiting, as well as other issues such as arthritis, asthma, and various skin conditions [2].
Frankincense is also a powerful astringent (helps protect skin cells) and can help reduce pore size by reducing sebum production in oily skin.
That's pretty great, but that's not all. It can also smooth the skin of irritation, reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars, and can tighten the skin. It can also help prevent signs of aging, help tackle discoloration and redness to balance skin tone.
While it can help with so many great things, what exactly is Frankincense? Well, it is a resin that comes from Boswellia trees that is native to Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and South Asia.
The “resin is secreted as a milky-white, sticky liquid when the plant is injured.” This resin is produced in different species of Boswellia–B. Serrata, B. carterii, B. frereana, and B. sacra [1].
The resin used from the different species of Boswellia gives us the different types of Frankincense. At Flying Cow, we use Carterii, Serrata, and Frereana.
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Frankincense Carterii: When used topically, can help improve the look of mature skin ▪ Helps ease joint pain that is a result of age or overuse ▪ Smooth and rejuvenates the skin
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Frankincense Serrata: Green, woody, and earthy scent helps promote clear and deep breathing ▪ Soothing for aching joints and inflammation and irritations
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Frankincense Frereana: Smooths the appearance of wrinkles, scars, dry and damaged skin ▪ It can help promote natural healing of a wound or cut.
It’s no wonder why frankincense is such a beloved oil! We just can’t get enough of it at Flying Cow. It is one of our most used essential oils! Eight of our handcrafted products utilize this special ingredient - including balms and serums.
If you're interested in which products they are, we are about to lay them all out for you!
Starting strong with the balms that have the three different kinds of Frankincense (Carterii, Serrata, Frereana):
Restore
Say hello to our all time best seller. We’ve taken four of the world’s most prized and sought-after essential oils & combined them to make one incredible balm that restores! Whipped with powerhouse Helichrysum oil plus 3 different forms of organic Frankincense, this tallow is best for mature skin & aging gracefully.
Restore Night Cream
We’ve combined the classic best-selling Restore formula with FIVE powerful anti-aging carrier oils to create a luxurious and intensely nourishing blend to help you age beautifully.
Restore Serum
This serum is LOADED with antioxidants that provide more protection against cellular damage & environmental pollutants. We have added 6 powerhouse carrier oils that absorb naturally into the skin, and all target signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots.
Golden Balm
The “Golden” standard of tallow balms. With three different forms of organic frankincense…This balm gets its name from the beautiful golden color of frankincense oil harvested from the bark/resin of frankincense trees. Sought after for centuries for its amazing properties, you won't have to use Golden tallow long to see where it gets its name. While our Restore balm formula includes these 3 forms of frankincense as well, Golden balm uses a stronger quantity and higher concentration of these 3 oils!
We also have other balms where Frankincense plays a great supporting role! Starting with:
Frankincense + Lavender
The perfect blend for aging skin with extra protection against stress. Frankincense nourishes your skin while lavender calms…not to mention a smell that will feel like you are right at the spa.
Tattoo Balm
New Tattoos? It naturally aids in recovery. Old Tattoos? It protects your ink and keeps it looking good! Handcrafted in small batches, this is the best natural alternative for your tattoo care! We have combined some of the most prized essential oils to take care of your ink.
Baby Moon
Baby Moon is perfect for your growing belly. This blend of nine powerful oils nourishes stretching skin and helps with elasticity, dryness/itching, and stretch marks (during and after pregnancy)...and so much more!
Magnolia Night Cream
Super smooth and hydrating, Magnolia consists of 5 added carrier oils for maximum moisture. Helpful for reducing scars and increasing circulation, use on your face and neck to age gracefully. Luxury in a jar. Smooth, sweet and decadent with a hint of smoky goodness. Target fine lines & wrinkles with extra hydration.
Magnolia Night Serum
Relax and treat yourself. End (or begin!) your day with this new, luxurious serum. Thoughtfully handcrafted with the highest quality ingredients, you’ll want to breathe in the rich, floral, woodsy scent all night. Specially curated to add maximum moisture and target visible signs of aging.
So many choices! But it's hard to go wrong with any of them–especially those that carry this ingredient we go crazy for call Frankincense!
What do you use Frankincense for? Has it helped you with a skin or other issue? We would love to hear your story or tips in the comments below!
[1] https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/13/4174
[2] https://www.health.com/frankincense-8671705
Author: Ally Rankin
Ally is a beloved part of the Flying Cow Fam. She manages our Lubbock, TX store with her BFF Atlas (shop pup!), who is usually found snoozing in the back. She got her Bachelors degree from Texas Tech where she majored in English and minored in Technical Communications. And when she’s not creating content, managing her team, or writing blogs, she can usually be found making a new cup of coffee–she promises it’s not a problem.