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.

Key Properties

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

What It's Used For

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

Who It's For

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

How To Use

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.

Safety Instructions

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

FAQs

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.

Umuthi Frankincense (Carterii) Pure Essential Oil