The Wonders of Frankincense: A Gift from the Gods
Frankincense, a fragrant resin with a rich history dating back to ancient civilizations, has long been revered for its medicinal and aromatic properties. In ancient Egypt, it was considered a sacred substance, often used in religious ceremonies and for its healing powers.
Today, modern science is beginning to unravel the many benefits of this precious gift from nature.
I remember when I first read about frankincense. My first thought? It's for hippies 🤣. Little did I know of how beneficial it can be for our skin, but also for our health.
Frankincense Resin: A Gift from the Boswellia Tree 🌳
Where does frankincense resin come from? It is is derived from trees belonging to the Boswellia genus, primarily Boswellia carterii. These trees are native to arid regions of Africa and the Middle East, particularly in areas like Egypt, Somalia, Oman, and Yemen. Here at Egyptian Beauty, we source frankincense resin from the boswellia carterii trees in Egypt.
Why Egyptian Beauty Uses Organic Frankincense Resin:
At Egyptian Beauty, we believe in utilizing the power of nature to nourish and revitalize your skin. That's why we source our frankincense resin directly from Egypt, ensuring the highest quality and ethical sourcing practices. Our commitment to organic ingredients means you can experience the full benefits of this ancient treasure without any harmful chemicals.
Personally, I have always struggled with my skin. My skin has always been my biggest insecurity, to the point where I would wear long sleeves and long pants during the hot 100 degree + summers where I grew up just to hide my skin 🫣. For a majority of my life, I didn’t have clear skin…until now!
The Frankincense Resin Oil alone has done wonders for my dark spots and fine lines and wrinkles. But the Universal Face Oil, which consists of Castor Oil, Black Seed Oil, Rosehip Oil, Jojoba Oil, as well as the Frankincense Resin Oil, has cleared my skin more than any other product I’ve ever used.
I got sucked into the trendy beauty products obsession, buying new products every week that I learned about via social media, hoping they would actually do what they claim they would do: brighten under eyes, smooth fine lines and wrinkles, fade dark spots, and so on.
After conducting more and more research, not just reading the ingredients on my skincare product labels but also looking them up to learn about their intended purpose in the product, I realized there were so many filler ingredients that didn't serve a purpose...they didn't need to be there.
This pushed me in to doing even more research to find the best natural skin and hair care ingredients with reliable resources to back them up. So why frankincense resin? Why is it so amazing?
The Benefits of Frankincense for Your Skin:
🌱Anti-aging: Frankincense resin is rich in antioxidants that combat free radicals, which can damage collagen and contribute to premature aging. Studies have shown that frankincense may help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots.
🌱Anti-inflammatory: Frankincense possesses potent anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe irritated skin and reduce redness. This makes it ideal for those with sensitive skin or conditions like eczema.
🌱Skin Brightening: One of the most remarkable benefits of frankincense is its ability to help fade hyperpigmentation. As someone who has struggled with dark spots for years, I can personally attest to its effectiveness. I've tried countless expensive serums with little success, but the frankincense in Egyptian Beauty's Universal Face Oil has truly made a difference.
🌱Wound Healing: Frankincense has been traditionally used to promote wound healing and tissue regeneration.
Experience the Power of Frankincense with Egyptian Beauty Skincare:
✨ Universal Face Oil: Our luxurious blend combines the power of organic frankincense resin with other nourishing organic oils like castor oil, black seed oil, rosehip oil, and jojoba oil. It deeply hydrates, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and helps to even out skin tone.
✨ Body Scrub: Our invigorating body scrub features pure frankincense resin, which gently exfoliates to reveal smoother, brighter skin.
✨ Frankincense Resin Oil: This pure blend consists of frankincense resin that is infused with black seed oil for a minimum of three weeks. It is the ultimate anti-aging miracle oil.
Want to learn more about the amazing benefits of frankincense? Share your questions and experiences in the comments below!
xo, Maha
Disclaimer: This blog post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
References:
*https://www.thezoereport.com/beauty/frankincense-oil-is-like-liquid-gold-for-your-face-17939541
* National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
*https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5801908/
*https://www.mdbiowellness.com/blogs/doctors-desk/frankincense-benefits-for-skin-hair-and-health-unlock-the-power-of-frankincense-oil
*https://www.instyle.com/beauty/clean-slate/frankincense-skincare
*https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27117114/
*https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27117114/