the resin the ancient world treasured
Every bit of the resin, slowly infused, the way it was used for thousands of years.
why choose frankincense resin?
The Whole Resin, Not Just Its Scent
Most frankincense in skincare is the essential oil, which is steam-distilled from the resin and keeps only its lighter, aromatic compounds. Heavier compounds like boswellic acids don’t come through distillation. They stay in the resin. Slow-infusing the whole resin keeps them in.
Gentle Enough For Skin That Reacts
Resin infused into oil is much gentler than a concentrated essential oil. It brings a soft, warm, woody scent instead of a strong fragrance. That makes frankincense possible even for skin that doesn’t do well with fragrance.
An Ingredient With Thousands of Years of History
Frankincense has been part of skin and beauty rituals in Egypt, Arabia, and beyond for thousands of years. It’s one of the oldest beauty ingredients in the world, and we use it the slow, traditional way.
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Animal nourishment and plants that heal, the ancestral way.
not all frankincense is the same
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| Feature | slow-infused resin | frankincense essential oil | synthetic “frankincense” fragrance |
|---|---|---|---|
| starting material | Frankincense resin | Frankincense resin | Synthetic aromatic ingredients |
| preparation | Resin infused into a carrier oil | Essential oil distilled from resin | Ingredients blended to create a scent |
| what it contains | Oil-soluble resin constituents, depending on the infusion | The resin’s volatile aromatic constituents | Aromatic ingredients selected for fragrance |
| aroma | Varies with the resin and infusion | Concentrated; intensity depends on dilution | Varies with the fragrance blend |
| suitability for reactive skin | Depends on the finished formula; patch test | Depends on concentration and individual sensitivity | Depends on composition and individual sensitivity |
Golden Root uses both frankincense resin and a touch of frankincense essential oil, each for its own reason.
helpful reading
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the ancient world’s beauty secrets: 11 ancestral skincare ingredients
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how to build a non-toxic, ancestral skincare routine for your whole family
frequently asked questions
What is frankincense resin skincare?
Frankincense resin skincare uses the hardened resin of the Boswellia tree, slowly infused into oil, instead of using only the essential oil. Infusing the whole resin keeps heavier compounds such as boswellic acids that distillation leaves behind. Edenwild slow-infuses frankincense resin in golden root and nectar.
What’s the difference between frankincense resin and frankincense essential oil?
Frankincense essential oil is steam-distilled and holds the resin’s lighter, aromatic compounds. Infused resin also keeps the heavier, non-volatile parts. We use each one on purpose. The resin brings the whole-resin compounds, and in golden root a small amount of essential oil adds frankincense’s grounding aroma.
Is frankincense resin okay for sensitive skin?
Infused resin is far gentler than a concentrated essential oil, and our frankincense products contain no synthetic fragrance. Nectar has no frankincense essential oil at all. As with any new skincare, patch test first if your skin tends to react.
Which frankincense product is right for me?
Golden root is a rich balm made with grass-fed and finished tallow from suet, for skin that feels dry, tight, or tired. Nectar is a lightweight, waterless face serum with a jojoba oil base and no tallow. It pairs frankincense resin with bakuchiol and vitamin C. Use them together as the golden hour set.
Can I use frankincense skincare every day?
Yes. Both products are made for daily use. Use nectar first on clean skin, then press a thin layer of golden root over it to seal it in.