Nautica Frankincense (Carterii) Essential Oil - Food Grade

• INCI Name: Boswellia carterii
• Country Of Origin: Somalia
• Form: Liquid essential oil
• Solubility: Oil soluble (not water soluble)
• Typical Usage Rate: Used at very low levels; follow recipe and formulation guidance appropriate to your application
• Storage: Store tightly sealed in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight
• Size Options: 20g or 100g

This product is commonly used to:

• Add a warm, resinous aromatic note to diffusers and essential oil blends
• Scent balms, body oils, soaps, and other personal care formulations (properly diluted)
• Build perfume-style blends with woody, citrus, spice, and herbal profiles
• Use as a flavour ingredient in food applications when used appropriately and in very small amounts

This product is suitable for:

• Makers formulating natural personal care products who want a resinous base note
• Customers creating essential oil blends for diffusion and aromatic projects
• Culinary creators using essential oils for flavour applications with appropriate guidance

This product is not:

• Pre-diluted (it is a concentrated essential oil)
• Water soluble (it will not mix into water without a suitable solubiliser)
• A carrier oil
• Intended for direct consumption (do not ingest undiluted; use only as directed in food applications)

• As a Diffuser Oil: Add a few drops to your diffuser and adjust to preference.
• As a Cosmetic Ingredient: Dilute before skin use and formulate at an appropriate level for the product type.
• As a Flavour Ingredient: Use only in very small amounts as directed by a recipe and in line with local regulations for flavour use.
• As an Aromatic Blend: Use sparingly in essential oil blends to add a warm, resinous character note.

• Always dilute before applying to skin
• Patch test before first use
• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Do not ingest undiluted (highly concentrated)
• If pregnant, breastfeeding, or under medical care, seek professional guidance before use

Q: What does Frankincense Carterii smell like?
A: It’s typically warm, resinous, and slightly citrusy, with a grounding, incense-like character.

Q: What does this blend well with?
A: It’s commonly paired with citrus, spice, woody, and herbal oils when building deeper, more rounded blends.

Q: Why might the aroma vary between batches?
A: Natural essential oils can vary slightly due to seasonal conditions, growing region, and harvest variability.