10 Secret Uses Of Frankincense Essential Oil.
Essential oils are amazing.
They have so many benefits and uses ...
... that we wonder why we still need medication!
Do you know frankincense essential oil? This essential oil is little known in France.
Still, it has many amazing uses, and it mixes very well with carrier oils, like jojoba or coconut oil.
here is 10 uses of frankincense essential oil that no one knows. Look :
1. Anti-stress bath
Frankincense essential oil brings an immediate effect of serenity, relaxation and soothing.
Many people say that the scent of incense increases their intuition and spiritual connection.
How to do
- Add a few drops of frankincense essential oil to a hot bath to reduce your stress level.
- You can also put a few drops of frankincense essential oil in a home-made essential oil diffuser or in a commercial diffuser. It will help you fight anxiety and help you relax when you are at home.
2. Natural deodorant and disinfectant
Frankincense essential oil is a natural disinfectant. Use it to purify the air in indoor spaces and eliminate bacteria and viruses.
Our ancestors burned frankincense to naturally disinfect and deodorize indoor spaces.
How to do
- Put a few drops of frankincense essential oil in a diffuser. This will reduce indoor pollution levels, and quickly deodorize and sanitize any room or surface in your home.
3. Hygiene of teeth and mouth
Thanks to its antiseptic properties, frankincense essential oil destroys microbes. Thus, it is an excellent supplement for all your dental hygiene care.
Indeed, incense is a preventive care against many dental health problems such as cavities, bad breath or infections of the mouth.
How to do
- Choose organic toothpastes that contain frankincense essential oil, especially if you like its aroma.
- You can also simply make your own frankincense toothpaste. Just mix a few drops of frankincense essential oil with baking soda.
4. Anti-wrinkle treatment
Frankincense essential oil is a powerful astringent, meaning it helps tighten pores and protect the skin.
Use it as a natural treatment to reduce skin blemishes, acne, large pores and wrinkles.
Frankincense can even naturally firm the skin and slow the signs of aging.
For example, use frankincense essential oil on areas of the skin that lose elasticity, such as the stomach, cheeks or around the eyes.
How to do
- Mix 6 drops of frankincense essential oil with 30 ml of unscented vegetable oil.
- Apply this mixture directly to the affected areas of the skin.
Note: To avoid a possible allergic reaction, test a small area of the skin first.
5. Facilitates digestion
Do you suffer from digestive problems? So know that frankincense essential oil helps relieve gastrointestinal pain.
It's super effective against bloating, constipation, upset stomach, irritable bowel syndrome, and even bowel pain associated with periods.
This is because frankincense essential oil helps speed up the digestion of food because it has an action similar to that of digestive enzymes.
How to do
- Mix 1 to 2 drops of frankincense essential oil with 25 cl of water or with 1 tablespoon of honey to relieve your gastrointestinal pain.
Note: Before ingesting frankincense essential oil by mouth, make sure it is 100% pure. Do not ingest never an essential oil with the words "fragrance oil" or "scented oil".
6. Fight against stretch marks and acne
Frankincense essential oil accelerates wound healing and prevents traces of scars on the skin.
It also helps fight pigmentation spots associated with acne, stretch marks and eczema.
Finally, frankincense essential oil accelerates the healing of surgical wounds.
How to do
- Mix 2 to 3 drops of frankincense essential oil with an unscented carrier oil or with your usual lotion.
- Apply this mixture directly to the affected area of the skin.
Note: this treatment is ideal for healing skin, but it is not suitable for open wounds or damaged skin.
7. Natural remedy for colds and flu
The next time you have trouble breathing from a cold or the flu, use frankincense essential oil to relieve your coughing fits.
Indeed, frankincense essential oil helps to naturally decongest and eliminate phlegm from the lungs, without taking harmful drugs.
It also works as an anti-inflammatory on the nasal passages, making it easier to breathe, even for those with allergies or asthma.
How to do
- Put a few drops of frankincense essential oil on a handkerchief. Breathe deeply to experience the respiratory benefits of frankincense.
- You can also use an essential oil diffuser.
8. Natural anti-inflammatory and pain reliever
Frankincense essential oil is known to improve blood circulation.
So, use it to alleviate joint and muscle pain associated with arthritis, digestive disorders and asthma.
How to do
- Mix a few drops of frankincense essential oil with vegetable oil. Then, massage this mixture on the affected area to relieve pain in muscles, joints, feet or neck.
- Another method is to add 1 drop of frankincense essential oil to hot water. Soak a washcloth in it, then apply the washcloth to affected areas of the body to reduce muscle pain. Or, simply put the washcloth on your face and take a deep breath.
- You can also diffuse frankincense essential oil in your home to enjoy its benefits.
9. Nourishing and healing cream
This cream can be stored at room temperature. To use, apply the cream directly to the affected areas to speed healing of small wounds.
You're in a rush ? So be aware that you can also apply the oil mixture immediately after heating it in a double boiler, and without whipping it.
Ingredients
- 60 cl of shea butter or coconut oil
- 10 drops of jasmine essential oil
- 10 drops of frankincense essential oil
- 1 bowl to mix the ingredients
- 1 small container to store the cream
How to do
Melt the shea butter or coconut oil in a double boiler. Add the essential oils and mix until they are fully incorporated.
Put the mixture in the refrigerator for a few minutes. Using an electric mixer, whip the oils on high speed, until they take on the consistency of cream. Put the cream in the small glass container.
10. Soothing anti-insomnia cream
To help you have a peaceful night's sleep, cover your body with this miraculous and 100% natural cream.
Applied to the face, it also serves as a regenerating night care for the skin, while eliminating blemishes and rashes.
Ingredients
- 5 drops of frankincense essential oil
- 5 drops of lavender essential oil
- 1/4 tablespoon of organic coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- container for mixing the ingredients
How to do
If necessary, soften the coconut oil in a double boiler.Add the other oils and mix until they are fully incorporated.
Apply this treatment on the face and on the body. Store your soothing cream in the fridge and use it before bed to help you get to sleep.
To avoid getting your sheets dirty, blot excess oil on your skin with a towel, lightly.
Bonus
Frankincense essential oil mixes easily with all other essential oils, depending on the benefits you are looking for.
For example, for a revitalizing blend, use frankincense essential oil with citrus essential oil, such as lemon essential oil.
Conversely, for a soothing blend, it pairs perfectly with lavender essential oil.
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