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Botanica Gaia Wild Frankincense Carterii Essential Oil | Boswellia Carterii for Aromatherapy, Skin care and Perfume
Botanica Gaia Wild Frankincense Carterii Essential Oil | Boswellia Carterii for Aromatherapy, Skin care and Perfume
Somali Frankincense resin oil, Boswellia carterii, for perfumery, skincare and aromatherapy.
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Frankincense Carterii Essential Oil
At a Glance
- Botanical name: Boswellia carterii
- Family: Burseraceae
- Plant part: Resin
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Perfumery role: Middle note
Specifications
Material
- Accepted name: Boswellia sacra
- Family: Burseraceae
- Common names: Frankincense Carterii, African Frankincense, Somali Frankincense
- Plant part: Resin
- Extraction: Steam distilled
- Resin origin: Somalia
- Appearance: Yellowish
- Odour: Powerful, fresh, spicy and peppery with a light citrus facet
- Perfumery note: Middle
Aromatic Profile
A powerful fresh Frankincense profile combining spicy and peppery middle-note character with a light citrus lift and resinous depth.
Profile
- Aroma families: Fresh, spicy, citrus and resinous
- Opening: Light citrus
- Heart: Fresh, spicy and peppery
- Perfumery role: Middle note
- Character: Bright yet grounded
Composition & Formulation
A concentrated steam-distilled essential oil from resin of Boswellia Carterii.
Technical Details
- INCI: Boswellia Carterii (Resin) Oil
- Extraction: Steam Distilled
- Plant part: Resin
- Appearance: Yellowish
Formulation Notes
- Use in diluted aromatic formulations
- Introduce gradually when building the finished aroma
- Store tightly closed and protected from heat, light and air
Applications
Natural Perfumery
- Perfume oils and fragrance compositions that feature this material’s distinctive aromatic profile
- Use as a middle note in perfume oils and solid fragrances
- Blends with Agarwood, Amber Oil - Fossilized, Ambrette, Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper and other spice oils
Aromatic Products
- Diffuser and room-aroma blends
- Atmospheric and incense-inspired compositions
Skincare & Body Care
- Properly diluted oils, balms and emulsions
- Fragrance accents in rinse-off and leave-on products
Safety
Concentrated steam-distilled resin oil whose hazards depend on the exact batch composition and oxidation state.
Precautions
- For external use only; do not ingest or apply undiluted.
- Avoid eyes, mucosa and damaged skin.
- Use qualified guidance for children, pregnancy, medical conditions and medication use.
- Store sealed, cool and protected from light; discontinue use if irritation occurs.
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