Getting Frank about Frankincense

Recently I sent a survey to my Young Living team. One of the questions I asked was, "Are there any essential oils you have but don't know how to use?"

The answer, almost across the board, was "Frankincense!"

This blew my mind, because Frankincense is one of my absolute favorite oils. I use it at least twice a day, every day! I like to take a drop or two and put it on my face, but there are lots of other ways to use it!

Frankincense is a single essential oil (not a blend) which is intended for topical and aromatic use. It has a clean, earthy, woodsy scent that reminds me of church. That may have something to do with the name of the oil, though...if it was good enough for Jesus, it's more than good enough for me!

Benefits of Frankincense Essential Oil

• Helps smooth the appearance of healthy-looking skin (it's an important ingredient in Young Living's Boswellia Wrinkle Cream)
• Helps with grounding and purpose
• Contains alpha-pinene (you can Google the benefits for yourself!)
• Is an ingredient in many Young Living blends including Brain Power, Awaken, Highest Potential, and Forgiveness

Ways to Use Frankincense Essential Oil

• Apply directly to your face or other areas of your skin
• Take the amount of moisturizer you usually put on your face, mix in a drop of Frankincense, and then apply the moisturizer as normal
• Diffuse during meditation, prayer, or anytime you need grounding and purpose
• Dilute with a carrier oil and use to massage after activity or exercise
• Add a few drops to a diffuser necklace or scarf to keep you grounded all day

I hope you love Frankincense as much as I do!