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Umuthi Frankincense (Carterii) Pure Essential Oil

Umuthi Frankincense (Carterii) Pure Essential Oil

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INCI: Boswellia carterii

Umuthi Frankincense (Carterii) Pure Essential Oil is a steam-distilled essential oil from Boswellia carterii . Also known as Olibanum, it has a fresh, fruity and spicy aroma that is valued in diffuser blends, meditation blends, skincare formulations, and natural perfumery. This is a concentrated essential oil and should be used sparingly and diluted before topical use. The source confirms Somalia as the country of origin for this SKU.

♡ Why we love it: Frankincense Carterii brings a beautifully resinous, steady character to blends. It is especially useful when a formulation needs calm depth, aromatic warmth, and a classic incense-like quality without feeling too heavy.

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  • Botanical Name: Boswellia carterii
  • Also Known As: Olibanum, Frankincense Carterii
  • Extraction Method: Steam distilled
  • Form: Essential oil
  • Country Of Origin: Somalia
  • Aroma: Fresh, fruity and spicy notes
  • Blends Well With: Lavender, Myrrh, Sweet Orange, Black Pepper, Grapefruit, Rose, Sandalwood
  • Suitable For: Aromatherapy, diffuser blends, skincare formulation, natural perfumery, and cosmetic formulation
  • Purity: 100% pure essential oil
  • Creating incense-style diffuser and meditation blends
  • Adding resinous depth to natural perfume compositions
  • Blending into facial oils and body oils at suitable dilution
  • Pairing with citrus, floral, resinous, woody, and spice oils
  • Supporting more grounded aromatic profiles in body care products

    This Product Is For:

  • Aromatherapy users who enjoy resinous oils
  • Natural perfumers and incense-style blenders
  • Skincare and body care formulators
  • Makers creating grounding aromatic blends
  • This Product Is Not For:

  • Internal use
  • Direct, undiluted skin application
  • Use during pregnancy
  • Water-only formulations without a suitable solubiliser
  • As a Diffuser Oil: Add a few drops to diffuser blends with citrus, resinous, woody, or floral oils.
  • As a Meditation Blend: Use in aromatic blends where a resinous, grounding note is wanted.
  • As a Skincare Ingredient: Dilute well in a carrier oil or formulate at a suitable level.
  • As a Perfume Note: Use to add soft resinous depth and warmth.
  • Processing Tip: Let perfume or oil blends rest after mixing to allow resinous notes to round out.
  • For external use only
  • Do not ingest
  • Always dilute before topical application
  • Avoid use during pregnancy
  • May be soporific in larger doses
  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
  • Store away from children, pets, sunlight, and heat
  • If breastfeeding, seek professional guidance before use

Q: What is the difference between Frankincense Carterii and Frankincense Serrata?
A: They come from different Boswellia species and have different aromatic profiles, even though both are frankincense oils.

Q: What kind of aroma does Frankincense Carterii have?
A: The source describes it as having fresh, fruity and spicy notes.

Q: What oils does it blend well with?
A: It blends well with lavender, myrrh, sweet orange, black pepper, grapefruit, rose, and sandalwood.

About Essential Oils In General

Essential oils are highly concentrated plant essences. The ingestion of essential oils is not recommended without prior advice from your health care practitioner. Dilute in a carrier or base when necessary. Read our quick guide: Essential Oils

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