12 Ways to Use Frankincense Essential Oil

Frankincense is by far one of my favorite oils. It’s one of the most sacred oils to me, as it's mentioned over 100 times in the bible and was one of the first gifts given to baby Jesus. Can you imagine that back then Frankincense was a gift worthy for a king? If it was good enough for Jesus, it’s good enough for me!

As a Catholic the oil can sometimes have such a familiar scent that reminds me of church and anointing. But even though I can sometimes make this comparison, I also find the scent to be clean and peaceful. It’s not an overbearing scent and is extremely grounding and peaceful.

This oil is truly a gem to have in your arsenal because it has SO many uses. From cleansing the skin to amping up your beauty routine and more, you’ll find this to be one of your most used oils. For ways to use this oil, check out some of my favorite uses below!

Make your own skin remedies! Ever dealt with stubborn diaper rash? Eczema? Dermatitis? Or how about just your own stretch mark cream for the glowing mama? By simply applying straight to the skin or mixing with some coconut oil, you can create a jar of your own salve to apply to all the things! Add in some Lavender and you’re all set for healthy, clear skin.
Sleep tight! Diffuse Lavender and Frankincense or make a cream to apply to the bottoms of your feet with some coconut oil and it may be lights out for you. This cream worked wonders on my infant and later we just diffused the two oils to help settle him at night. Use on adults and children.
Boost your immune system. Wanting to make your own immune boosting roll on? Or a wellness stick for when you’re feeling under the weather? Frankincense is a wonderful oil for your immune health, so we pair it with Thieves and Lemon to roll on the bottoms of our feet and back of our spine for strong immune systems. Diffuse the heck out of the three oils when you’re dealing with any sickness within the home.
Meditate with it. Because Frankincense has long been used within church and for anointing, it’s a strong oil that is related to “grounding” and can be used for yoga, meditation, prayer time and more.
Bye Bye Scars. Use Frankincense topically to help decrease the appearance of scars. No matter how old the scar may be, apply a couple times a day for a few months and you’ll see results. Same goes for age spots!
Amp up your beauty routine. Add a drop or two to your moisturizer to help with signs of aging or make your own facial toner with some water, witch hazel and Lavender. Frankincense can smooth skin and diminish the appearance of fine lines and blemishes. You can also use Frankincense to spot treat pimples. Lastly, you can even pop a roller top on the top of your oil bottle and roll the oil right near your areas that show signs of aging because Frankincense has the ability to regenerate skin cells!
Bring more peace to your day. Frankincense has long been an oil that many will turn to when it comes to natural support for anxiousness, blues, and long days. Use Frankincense by applying it to the inner wrists, behind the ears and/or back of neck to help yourself feel more grounded and peaceful throughout the day. Most people will find the best results by doing this a couple times a day, for a consistent period of time. You can also apply to the bottoms of the feet daily.
Use it for healthy breasts. Without going into too much detail, Frankincense has been studied quite often for its ability to support healthy cells. Apply Frankincense to your breasts once per week to help support healthy cells!
Lift the brain fog! Apply daily when you’re feeling sluggish and need a little lift from the fog. Apply to the back of the neck right near base of your hair line or press a drop to the top of your palette.
Support the bodily systems. You can do a drop under the tongue of Frankincense vitality or make your own capsule with Frankincense and some olive oil to support healthy cells and healthy bodily systems. Young Living vitality oils are some of the only oils recommended for safe ingesting.
Support the respiratory system! Anytime we are hit with any respiratory junk or even just a rough cough, I make sure to use Frankincense. Frankincense is a wonderful oil to support healthy lung function whether you are feeling like you need support seasonally, temporarily, daily or even after a good workout. Perhaps you spent all night at a fun bonfire or popping fireworks with the kids >>> use Frankincense the next day for support!
Bring down the inflammation and support minor aches. Apply to location to support minor aches and help ease the effects of inflammation in the body.