I love the frankincense oil so much that if I had to choose just one essential oil for life, it would be frankincense, no kidding! I also love burning frankincense resin and have even bought frankincense gum to chew on – it’s bitter as heck but you can get used to it.
Frankincense oil is among the most ancient oils in the world. It was used in Ancient Egypt and the Arabian Peninsula and mentioned in the Bible as well. What makes frankincense oil so special? Well, here are just some of its amazing healing properties:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-cancer
- Antiseptic
- Cicatrisant
- Expectorant
- Cytophylactic
- Astringent
- Digestive
- Sedative
- And more!
Below are 10 amazing frankincense oil blend recipes for you to make! Enjoy ~
10 Frankincense Oil Blend Recipes
1. Night Time Anti-Aging Serum
*Do not use this serum at day time as it contains lemon oil which is photo-sensitive.
What you need
- 1 oz prickly pear oil (where to get it)
- 4 drops frankincense oil (where to get it)
- 3 drops carrot seed oil (where to get it)
- 3 drops lavender oil (where to get it)
- 2 drops lemon oil (where to get it)
- Small funnel (where to get it)
- 2 oz amber glass dropper bottle (where to get it)
Directions
- Into a 2 oz amber glass dropper bottle, pour in the prickly pear oil with the help of a small funnel.
- Then carefully drop in the essential oils.
- Close the bottle and shake gently to mix the oils up.
- Massage 3 drops on your clean face and neck every night before bed.
2. Calming Diffuser Blend for Meditation
What you need
- 6 drops frankincense oil (where to get it)
- 1 drop palo santo oil (where to get it)
- 3 drops balsam copaiba oil (where to get it)
- High quality diffuser (where to get it)
Directions
- Add the oils into your diffuser, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Relax and meditate as the calming and grounding aroma fills the space.
3. Personal Inhaler Recipe for Easy Breathing
What you need
- 8 drops frankincense oil (where to get it)
- 3 drops eucalyptus oil (where to get it)
- 4 drops elemi oil (where to get it)
- Aromatherapy inhaler (where to get it)
Directions
- Remove the wick from the inhaler and drop the oils in.
- Replace the wick. Inhale deeply as needed.
4. Scar Cream for Surgery Scars, Stretch Marks, Acne Scars
What you need
- ¼ cup shea butter (where to get it)
- ¼ cup coconut oil (where to get it)
- 15 drops frankincense oil (where to get it)
- 7 drops helichrysum oil (where to get it)
- 7 drops lavender oil (where to get it)
- 1 tsp vitamin E oil (where to get it)
- Double boiler (where to get it)
- Hand mixer (where to get it)
- 4 oz amber glass jar (where to get it)
Directions
- Melt the shea butter and coconut oil in a double boiler.
- Once melted, place the melted oils in the refrigerator to cool down and partially solidify. It will take about 15 minutes.
- Then add the essential oils and vitamin E oil and whip the mixture using a hand mixer till it turns fluffy.
- Store in a sterilized amber jar.
- Massage on scar by rubbing the cream from the center of the scar going outwards. This helps break up scar tissue.
5. Immune Boosting Diffuser Blend
What you need
- 3 drops frankincense oil (where to get it)
- 2 drops lemon oil (where to get it)
- 1 drop peppermint oil (where to get it)
- High quality diffuser (where to get it)
Directions
Add oils to your diffuser, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Psoriasis Treatment
What you need
- ¼ cup of shea butter (where to get it)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (where to get it)
- 2 tbsp aloe vera gel (where to get it)
- 1 tsp manuka honey (where to get it)
- 10 drops of frankincense essential oil (where to get it)
- 10 drops of lavender essential oil (where to get it)
- Blender (where to get it)
- 4 oz amber container (where to get it)
Directions
- Into your blender, add the shea butter coconut oil aloe vera gel and manuka honey. Blend till creamy.
- Pour the cream into the amber container and stir in the essential oils with a chopstick.
- Let the cream set in the refrigerator before use.
7. Arthritis Cream
*Recipe from DrAxe.com
What you need
- ½ cup coconut oil (where to get it)
- 20 drops frankincense oil (where to get it)
- 20 drops myrrh oil (where to get it)
- 10 drops ginger oil (where to get it)
- 4 oz amber glass jar (where to get it)
- Spoon for mixing
Directions
- Add the coconut oil to the glass jar followed by the drops of essential oils.
- Stir well till mixed with a spoon.
- Store in a cool dry place. Apply liberally on painful areas for relief.
8. Respiratory Help Salve
For children under 2, consult your doctor before use. Recipe obtained from Aromaticstudies.com
What you need
- ¼ oz beeswax pastilles (where to get it)
- ¼ oz almond oil (where to get it)
- 1 tbsp calendula-infused oil (where to get it)
- 50 drops frankincense oil (where to get it)
- 40 drops green myrtle oil (where to get it)
- 30 drops Niaouli oil (where to get it)
- Stainless steel double boiler (where to get it)
- Sterilized salve tin (where to get it)
Directions
- Melt the beeswax pastilles and calendula infused oil in a double boiler.
- Once melted, remove from heat then stir in the essential oils.
- Pour into your salve tin.
- Let it set in the refrigerator until hardened.
- Rub a little amount on the throat, chest and back for easy breathing and congestion relief.
9. Everyday Facial Cream
* This facial cream will not clog pores so it’s safe to use for acne prone and oily skin!
What you need
- 2 tbsp shea butter (where to get it)
- 1 tsp argan oil (where to get it)
- 4 drops frankincense oil (where to get it)
- 4 drops lavender oil (where to get it)
- 3 drops geranium oil (where to get it)
- 4 oz amber glass jar (where to get it)
Directions
- Add the shea butter into the amber jar then mash and mix it up till its soft.
- Now add the argan oil and essential oils and mix again for a couple of minutes until soft.
- Let it set in the refrigerator for an hour or two.
- Use a pea-sized amount on your face as your usual moisturizer.
10. Sweet Scented Body Oil
What you need
- 6 drops frankincense oil (where to get it)
- 6 drops palma rosa oil (where to get it)
- 4 drops lavender oil (where to get it)
- 2 oz grapeseed oil (where to get it)
- Amber disc top bottle (where to get it)
Directions
- Carefully drop the essential oils into the bottle.
- Pour in the grapeseed oil.
- Cap the bottle and shake gently to combine.
- Anoint your body with the blend after a shower.
Caution
- Consult your doctor before using frankincense oil.
- Refrain from using frankincense oil if you are pregnant/nursing.
- If you have any chronic/severe health conditions, consult a doctor before using frankincense oil.
- Keep essential oils away from children and pets.
- Do not ingest frankincense oil.
- If you are new to essential oils, please read: Caution & Safety Information When Using Essential Oils