dōTERRA Frankincense Essential Oil - 15ml
dōTERRA Frankincense Essential Oil - 15ml
Frankincense is the resin oil, and it smells like it — warm, faintly sweet, with a dry woody edge that lingers long after lighter oils have faded. It is the most expensive bottle most people buy, and usually the one they are most careful with.
It works as a base note. On its own it is quiet and slightly austere; underneath citrus or florals it adds weight and stops a blend smelling thin. A drop of Frankincense under Lavender is one of the simplest ways to make an evening diffuser blend feel more considered.
It is also a common addition to skincare routines, diluted into a moisturiser or carrier oil.
Why people choose it
- Warm, resinous aroma that grounds lighter oils
- Long-lasting base note in diffuser blends
- Frequently added to evening skincare routines
- A small amount noticeably changes a blend
- One of the most historically used aromatics
How it smells
Warm and resinous, with a dry woody base and a faint citrus lift at the top.
How to use it
- In a diffuser
- One or two drops beneath three drops of a lighter oil. Frankincense is a base note and works best supporting rather than leading.
- On skin
- Dilute with a carrier oil or add a drop to an unscented moisturiser as part of an evening routine.
- Dilution
- One drop of Frankincense to four drops of fractionated coconut oil for topical use.
- Worth knowing
- Because it is costly, most people use it sparingly and blend it rather than diffusing it alone.
Details
- Botanical name
- Boswellia carterii
- Plant part
- Resin
- Extraction
- Steam distillation
- Key compounds
- Alpha-pinene, Limonene
- Size
- 15 ml
- Item number
- 30150001
Safety
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor's care, speak to your practitioner before use. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. Dilute with a carrier oil for topical use.
This information is for general use and is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or nursing, speak to your GP, midwife or pharmacist.
Blends well with
Common questions
Why is Frankincense more expensive than other oils?
It is distilled from tree resin that is harvested by hand over a long season, and the yield per tree is small. That labour and scarcity sits behind the price.
What does Frankincense blend well with?
Lavender and Cedarwood for a grounded evening blend, or Wild Orange and Bergamot if you want the citrus to have some weight underneath it.
Can I use it on my face?
Many people add a drop to an unscented moisturiser. Dilute first, patch test on a small area, and keep it away from the eye area.
How long will a 15ml bottle last?
Longer than most. Because it is usually used one or two drops at a time as a base note rather than diffused alone, a bottle tends to outlast lighter oils bought at the same time.