Frankincense: An Ancient Ingredient, Still Valued Today
Some ingredients seem to carry a story with them. Frankincense is one of those ingredients.
Long before it became an ingredient in a bar of soap, frankincense was gathered, traded, burned as incense, and treasured across generations. Its warm, resinous aroma has been part of rituals, celebrations, and everyday traditions for thousands of years.
Frankincense comes from the resin of the Boswellia tree, which grows in the dry regions of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and parts of India. The resin is collected from the tree and allowed to harden into small, fragrant pieces sometimes called "tears."
For centuries, these fragrant tears were considered incredibly valuable. Frankincense was traded along ancient routes and was prized for its distinctive aroma and traditional uses. It was even considered more valuable than gold in some places and time periods.
While the world around it has changed, frankincense has never disappeared. It is still used today in perfumery, aromatherapy, traditional practices, and skincare, proof that some ingredients truly stand the test of time.
Frankincense has a long history in traditional skincare and is valued for its soothing, astringent, cleansing, and antioxidant properties.
Its astringent qualities can help skin feel clean and refreshed, while its soothing nature makes it a lovely ingredient for an everyday cleansing routine. Frankincense is also traditionally associated with supporting a healthy-looking complexion and is often used in products intended for mature-looking skin and uneven texture.
Our Frankincense Soap
We have always believed that ingredients should have a purpose. Our Frankincense Soap starts with our signature olive oil blend and combines pure frankincense essential oil, antioxidant-rich spikenard, and bright citrus essential oils.
The olive oil gives the bar the gentle, creamy cleansing experience our soaps are known for. Frankincense brings its warm, grounding character. Spikenard adds another layer of botanical richness, while citrus essential oils brighten the entire blend.
The result is a bar that feels right at the turning of the seasons. It's the kind of scent that reminds you of old traditions, winter mornings, evergreen boughs, warm kitchens, and homes filled with familiar seasonal smells.
An ancient ingredient. A timeless scent. Shop Frankincense Soap