Frankincense Oil Recipes to Elevate Your Well-Being
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June 21, 2017
Frankincense Oil Recipes to Elevate Your Well-Being
Frankincense Essential Oil is cherished for its grounding and restorative properties, making it a powerful addition to both wellness and self-care rituals. When diffused, it helps enhance mood, ease stress and anxiety, and promote focus and spiritual connection. Used in massage or baths, it can soothe inflammation, support digestion, and nourish the skin. In skincare, Frankincense Oil is valued for its ability to stimulate cell regeneration, detoxify pores, and calm dryness and irritation.
A Re-Cap of Frankincense Oil Benefits
Frankincense Essential Oil is an eminent and versatile oil that can be used on almost any part of the body for almost any ailment. The positive effects of Frankincense Oil are powerful and have beneficial impacts on interconnected body systems. It is famed for its ability to strengthen and invigorate the respiratory system, stimulate the immune system, reduce the appearance of aging, diminish anxiety, and eliminate bacteria, both on surfaces and in the air. It can be used in numerous body care products ranging from skin and hair care to emotional care through aromatherapy. This article highlights what can be achieved with natural homemade recipes that use the advantages of Frankincense Essential Oil.
Using Frankincense Oil in a Diffuser to Relieve Stress and Enhance Focus
Frankincense Essential Oil can be added to a diffuser or vaporizer and inhaled for its sedative, earthy fragrance that is known to enhance the mood and combat stress and anxiety. It is believed that, in spiritual practices, the scent of Frankincense strengthens intuition and deepens a spiritual connection by enhancing focus, regardless of the practice. A few drops of Frankincense added to a diffuser or mixed with water to make an air freshening spray can eliminate airborne bacteria. Sprayed in a bedroom at night, it can help achieve a state of relaxation and readiness for sleep.
Frankincense and Myrrh Diffuser Blend to Release Tension
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Instructions
- Add all essential oils to a 2 mL glass bottle.
- Roll the bottle gently between your hands to blend thoroughly.
- Add the desired number of drops to your diffuser, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Tips
- To make a larger batch, multiply the recipe and store it in a bigger bottle.
- This blend is intended for diffusion only and not for topical use.
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Frankincense Diffuser Blend to Ease Stress
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Instructions
- Add all essential oils to a 2 mL glass bottle.
- Roll the bottle gently between your hands to blend thoroughly.
- Add the appropriate number of drops to your diffuser according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Tips
- To increase the quantity, multiply the recipe and store in a larger bottle.
- This blend is intended for diffusion only and not for topical use.
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Frankincense Diffuser Blend for Mental Clarity
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Instructions
- Add all essential oils to a 2 mL glass bottle.
- Roll the bottle gently between your hands to blend thoroughly.
- Add the appropriate number of drops to your diffuser, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Tips
- To increase the quantity, multiply the recipe and store in a larger bottle.
- This blend is intended for diffusion only and not for topical use.
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Using Frankincense Oil in a Massage to Relieve Pain and Inflammation
After dilution with an unscented carrier oil, Frankincense Essential Oil can be absorbed into the skin via topical application. It is known to prevent the body from producing molecules that cause inflammation related to arthritis, asthma, painful bowel disorders, and other inflammatory ailments. By preventing the breakdown of cartilage tissue, it helps decrease muscle, joint, and tendon pain naturally. Frankincense Essential Oil is popular for its astringent, disinfectant, and digestive properties. Its antiseptic property protects the wound from becoming infected and facilitates healing. It protects cells and can fade scars by boosting cellular regeneration.
Frankincense Massage Blend for Pain Relief
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Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a dark bottle.
- Cap the bottle and gently shake to mix thoroughly.
- If the fragrance is too strong, add an additional 1–1.5 tbsp (15–22 mL) of carrier oil.
- Shake again to fully blend.
- Massage 1 tsp of the blend into the affected area.
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Frankincense Massage Blend for Inflammation and Arthritis Relief
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Instructions
- Blend all oils in a dark glass dropper bottle.
- Massage 1 tsp of the blend into the affected area.
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Frankincense Bath Blend for Relaxation & Stress Relief
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Instructions
- Pour milk into glass container/jar.
- Add the essential oils to the milk and mix well to create an even emulsion.
- Add the blend to a hot bath.
- Relax in the bath for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
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Frankincense and Bath Salt Blend to Rejuvenate Skin
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Instructions
- Pour Epsom Salt into a clean mixing bowl.
- Add Dead Sea Salt to the Epsom Salt. Mix well.
- Add Baking Soda to the salts. Mix well.
- Add Essential Oil(s). Mix well.
- Spoon the final product into clean jars (such as canning or jam jars).
- When adding the salts to a bath, ensure complete dissolution in water to avoid slipping.
- Depending on the size of the bathtub, use between ¼ to ½ cup of this salt blend per bath.
Frankincense Bath Salt Blends
For Skin Radiance & Mood Boost
Ingredients
- 3 drops Frankincense Essential Oil
- 3 drops Patchouli Essential Oil
- 3 drops Orange Essential Oil
For Soothing Skin & Reducing Tension
Ingredients
- 4 drops Frankincense Essential Oil
- 4 drops Lavender Essential Oil
For Grounding & Deep Relaxation
Ingredients
- 4 drops Frankincense Essential Oil
- 4 drops Sandalwood Essential Oil
Frankincense and Bath Salt Blend to Rejuvenate Skin
By blending Frankincense with other essential oils and diluting the mixture, it can be used in cosmetics to make natural homemade products. In shampoos, its tonic property is believed to help strengthen hair roots, while in skin care products it is reputed to help heal wounds and minimize the appearance of scars and blemishes by supporting the regeneration of skin.
Frankincense Oil is a tonic that boosts overall health. By applying it topically all over the body, it can benefit respiration, digestion, as well as the nervous and excretory systems. It aids the body in improving the absorption of nutrients and strengthens the immune system.
Frankincense Body Butter to Reduce Scars and Moisturize
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Instructions
- Combine the wax, butters, and MCT in a cooking pot.
- Heat on the stove until melted.
- Stir gently but thoroughly.
- Remove mixture from heat, and when it begins to appear cloudy, stir in the Essential Oils.
- Pour the mixture into sterile jars, cap them loosely, and let them sit for 4 hours undisturbed.
- Apply the finished butter to affected areas of the body.
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Frankincense Serum to Moisturize Overnight
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Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
- Apply mixture to face and leave on overnight to moisturize.
Tip
- If making a larger quantity, store in a dark glass bottle and use as needed.
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Frankincense Face Cream to Nourish and Heal Skin
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Instructions
- In a double boiler, melt the Cocoa Butter.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the melted Cocoa Butter with the Coconut Oil, Jojoba Oil and Almond Oil.
- Place the bowl in the fridge until the mixture hardens.
- Once it has cooled, put it in a stand mixer and whip.
- Scrape off the sides of the bowl with a spatula to ensure everything has been thoroughly whipped. Continue to whip it until it is well mixed and fluffy.
- Add the Frankincense Essential Oil and whip it again.
- Store the cream in glass jars.
- Apply to the face cream to the skin as needed.