Bio Elderberry Seed Oil Ultrasonically Infused with Occulta Frankincense

Specifications

• Product type: Resin-infused botanical oil
• Botanical materials: Sambucus nigra seed oil and Boswellia occulta resin
• Botanical families: Viburnaceae for Sambucus nigra in Kew’s current treatment (often listed as Adoxaceae in supplier documentation); Burseraceae for Boswellia occulta
• Parts used: Elderberry seed and frankincense resin
• Method: Ultrasonic maceration / infusion
• Supplier-listed ingredient naming: Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil and Boswellia Occulta Resin Extract
• Appearance: Liquid
• Aromatic character: Soft frankincense; sweet, warm, resinous, balsamic, citrus-like, woody, earthy and subtly spicy, over a mild nutty oil base
• Manufacturing origin: United States. Kew lists Boswellia occulta as native to northern Somalia; this does not establish the origin of the supplied resin batch.
• Leave-on skincare guidance: Maximum 2% under the current product guidance
• Documentation: Confirm regulatory ingredient naming, composition and batch origin against the current COA and SDS

Aromatic Profile

A softer and sweeter style of frankincense, with warm resin, balsamic depth and a gently mysterious drydown.

• Dominant notes: Resinous, balsamic and sweet
• Supporting notes: Citrus-like, woody and earthy
• Nuance: Subtly spicy
• Base character: Mildly nutty elderberry seed oil

Formulation & Chemistry

The client description identifies naturally occurring fatty acids, tocopherols, phytosterols and unsaponifiable compounds in the elderberry seed oil base.

Ultrasonic infusion can disperse resin-derived material into the carrier oil, but the finished composition depends on the resin-to-oil ratio, process conditions, filtration and the individual batch.

No batch-specific resin markers or quantitative composition are supplied here. The chemistry of neat Boswellia occulta resin or its essential oil should not be transferred to this finished infusion without analytical evidence.

Formulation Guidance

• Use at no more than 2% in leave-on skincare under the current product guidance.
• In emulsions, introduce through the oil phase only after checking process compatibility.
• Evaluate aroma strength, colour, sediment, oxidation and packaging compatibility in the finished formula.
• Use the current COA, SDS and any available chromatographic data for batch-specific decisions.

Applications

Facial and Body Care

For facial oils, body oils, serums, balms and other anhydrous products requiring a silky carrier feel and a soft frankincense identity.

Massage and Ritual-Inspired Oils

For massage blends, anointing-style oils and sensory ritual products. Position any spiritual language as tradition or aromatic experience, not as a verified physiological effect.

Natural Perfumery

For oil-based perfume compositions requiring a soft, sweet, balsamic and woody resinous base.

Hair and Scalp Oils

For oil-based hair or scalp formulations at the documented dilution, after compatibility and user testing.

Incense-Related Formulation

Use only in compatible formulated incense or ritual formats; this oil infusion is not presented as a direct-burn raw resin.

Safety

Always patch test the finished formulation before topical use.

• For external use only.
• For leave-on skincare, do not exceed 2% under the current product guidance.
• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
• Do not ingest. Do not burn, heat or diffuse unless the finished format has been specifically designed and tested for that use.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding users, young children and highly sensitive users should seek advice from a qualified professional before use.
• Confirm the identity and responsible sourcing documentation for the Boswellia occulta resin.
• Protect from heat, direct light and oxidation; use suitable airtight packaging.
• Review the current batch COA and SDS, and complete stability, compatibility and safety testing for the finished product.