INCI name

BOSWELLIA CARTERII OIL

Frankincense oil

An essential oil from the frankincense tree, used as a fragrance ingredient.

What it is

Boswellia carterii oil is the volatile oil obtained from Boswellia carterii, one of the trees that yield frankincense (olibanum), of the torchwood family (Burseraceae). CosIng lists it as a fragrance and tonic ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in perfumes, skin care products and other scented products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal which part of the tree was used. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.

Functions

Fragrance: Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Tonic: Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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