Frankincense Oil — Allergy Risk & Safety Profile
INCI: BOSWELLIA CARTERII OIL
Key Facts
- CAS Number
- 89957-98-2
- Category
- fragrance
- Risk Level
- low
- Common Allergen
- No
- Found In
- serum, anti-aging cream
Is Frankincense Oil safe in cosmetics?
Frankincense Oil is rated low risk in cosmetic products. It is not classified as a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated by most skin types. Safer alternatives include Fragrance-free products, Essential oil-free formulations. Commonly found in serum, anti-aging cream.
What is Frankincense Oil?
Frankincense Oil is a fragrance commonly used in cosmetic and personal care products. It is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics at recommended concentrations.
Allergy & Safety Information
Frankincense Oil is considered safe for cosmetic use. No significant safety concerns have been identified at typical use concentrations. As with any cosmetic ingredient, discontinue use if irritation occurs.
This ingredient is considered low risk from an allergenicity perspective. Reactions are uncommon at typical cosmetic use concentrations. However, no ingredient is universally safe — if you notice redness, itching, or irritation after using a product containing this ingredient, discontinue use and monitor whether symptoms resolve.
About Fragrance Component Ingredients
Fragrance ingredients are added to cosmetics for scent or to mask the odour of raw materials. The EU requires 26 specific fragrance allergens to be listed individually on labels when present above threshold concentrations. Fragrance (listed as "parfum") is the single most common cause of cosmetic contact dermatitis worldwide.
Relevance for Frankincense Oil: Even products labelled "unscented" may contain masking fragrances. True fragrance-free products list no perfuming ingredients at all. If you are fragrance-sensitive, check for "parfum," "fragrance," and all 26 EU-listed fragrance allergens on any product label.
How to Identify Frankincense Oil in Products
Cosmetic ingredients are listed by their INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) name in descending order of concentration. To check whether a product contains Frankincense Oil, scan the ingredient list for its INCI name exactly as it appears above. Ingredients present at 1% or less may appear in any order after the 1% threshold.
Product types to prioritise checking: Serum, Anti-aging cream. These product categories are the most common sources of Frankincense Oil exposure based on formulation data.
Not sure if your products contain Frankincense Oil? Paste the ingredient list into the free ingredient checker to scan for Frankincense Oil and other allergens automatically.
Safer Alternatives
These ingredients serve a similar function with lower allergy risk:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Frankincense Oil safe for sensitive skin?
Frankincense Oil is generally well-tolerated, even by sensitive skin types.
What products contain Frankincense Oil?
Frankincense Oil is commonly found in serum, anti-aging cream.
What does Frankincense Oil do in cosmetics?
Frankincense Oil functions as a fragrance in formulations.
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