Frankincense Essential Oil - Immune Stimulant, Age Spots, Wounds, Wrinkles

Frankincense Essential Oil is considered a magical oil by many. It dates back to biblical days (Old Testament) and was said to be commonly used as a spice and an offering.

Not being particularly steeped in bible knowledge, today Frankincense is used in many ways, including as an immune stimulant and aid in protection against age spots and in healing wounds.

Several studies and websites cite the best use of Frankincense against age spots is to dilute it with a few drops of a carrier oil, such as jojoba, sweet almond, avocado, etc) and dab it on the age spot daily. Other Frankincense proponents say - as long as it's pure - it can be dabbed on neat (no carrier oil) to the age spot to reduce the coloration.

Personally, I use Frankincense neat on wounds and age spots. I dilute Frankincense in a carrier oil - I use 1 oz coconut oil and 2 drops Frankincense, 2 drops Lemon and 2 drops Lavender essential oils - for wrinkles - applied at night. Lemon is photo-toxic, so should not be applied to skin when going out into the sun - 12 hour delay or more suggested..

Carrot Seed and Frankincense Essential Oils for healthy skin and sun protection

Many people ask me what are the best essential oils for skin.
The answer will vary, depending on what you are looking to do for your skin.

For repairing, healing, anti-aging, sun and wrinkle protection, Carrot Seed and Frankincense essential oils have proven to be beneficial.

Applied topically with a carrier oil, Carrot Seed helps both oily and dry complexions glow and also adds 38-40 SPF for sun protection while Frankincense helps damaged and aging skin heal and smoothes out wrinkles.

Use with caution. Too much of a great oil may be too much of a good thing....

Easy to make DIY Beauty - Essential Oil Wrinkle Cream

A few months ago, while exchanging oils with a friend - I gave her a vial of organic Frankincense and she gave me a vial of another oil - she mentioned that the had seen a Pinterest post on a DIY Wrinkle Cream.

I asked her if it worked. She said she had seen results when using it 2x/day.

I went to Pinterest and saw the post with Before and After pictures.

Skeptical, I gave it a try for a couple of months, and liked the results.

So, here's the recipe again:

1 oz coconut oil
2 drops frankincense essential oil
2 drops of lavender essential oil
2 drops lemon essential oil
Mix well and apply to wrinkles.

Caution: I only use this blend at night because Lemon essential oil - as most citrus essential oils - is photosensitive. Do not use it if you will be in sunlight. Give yourself a 12 hour shade break after applying this essential oil recipe to any part of your body, IE: face, that will be exposed to sunlight.

Let me know what you think.

Beth