INCI: Boswellia carterii

Escentia Frankincense Carterii Pure Essential Oil (Boswellia carterii) is a single-ingredient essential oil steam distilled from frankincense gum resin and used in aromatherapy, room fragrancing, and diluted skin and body blends. It is especially valued for its rich, resinous aroma and is often chosen for meditation-style blends, evening routines, and more grounded aromatic profiles. This is a pure essential oil, not a ready-to-use facial oil, toner, or body product. Because it is concentrated, it should always be used with care and proper dilution.

♡ Why we love it: Frankincense is one of those timeless oils that brings depth, calm, and a beautifully centred feel to a blend. It works just as well in simple diffuser rituals as it does in more thoughtful facial and body oil formulations, which makes it a lovely staple for both everyday use and more intentional aromatic routines.

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Key Properties

• Botanical Name: Boswellia carterii
• Country Of Origin: Somalia
• Form: Liquid essential oil
• Extraction Method: Steam distilled from gum resin
• Aroma: Resinous, warm, grounding
• Suitable For: Aromatherapy and cosmetic use
• Purity: 100% pure essential oil

What its Used For

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• Adding a resinous, grounding note to aromatherapy blends
• Using in meditation and evening diffuser blends
• Blending into massage oils when properly diluted
• Adding in small amounts to bath and body oil formulations
• Including in facial oil and night cream blends with appropriate dilution
• Creating more rounded blends with citrus, floral, woody, and spice oils

Who It’s For

This Product Is For:

• Essential oil users who enjoy resinous, meditative botanical aromas
• Makers creating custom aromatherapy and body blends
• Formulators looking for a pure, single-ingredient essential oil
• Those building more grounding, evening, or contemplative scent profiles

This Product Is Not For:

• Direct neat application to the skin
• Internal use
• Use during pregnancy
• Anyone looking for a ready-to-use skincare product

How to Use

• As a Massage or Body Oil: Add 2 to 3 drops to a suitable carrier oil and blend well before use.
• As a Facial Oil Add-In: Blend a very small amount into a suitable carrier oil or facial oil base.
• As a Cream Add-In: Add a few drops to a compatible cream base or night cream in small amounts.
• As a Room Fragrancer: Add a few drops to an oil warmer or suitable diffuser.
• As a Candle Aroma Add-In: Add 2 to 3 drops to warm candle wax with care and only in suitable conditions.
• Blending Tip: Pairs well with lavender, myrrh, sweet orange, black pepper, grapefruit, rose, and sandalwood.

Safety Instructions

• For external use only.
• Do not ingest.
• Always dilute before skin application.
• Avoid during pregnancy.
• Can be soporific in larger doses.
• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
• Keep out of reach of children and animals.
• Store away from sunlight and heat.

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Delivery Services:
Lifestyle Health utilises The Courier Guy and Aramex for all our deliveries within South Africa. Once your order is dispatched, you will receive a tracking number to monitor the progress of your shipment.

Order Processing:
Orders are processed during regular business hours. If an order is placed on a weekend or public holiday, it will be processed on the next business day.
Orders are dispatched within 1-2 working days.

Delivery Timeframe:
Our goal is to ensure you receive your order as quickly as possible. Orders are typically delivered within 2-5 working days, depending on the delivery location within South Africa. We strive to process all orders promptly upon receipt.
Courier delivery takes 2 – 5 working days depending on the order's destination.

• Deliveries are made Monday to Friday between 9am – 5pm.

• There are no deliveries on weekends or public holidays.

• Main city centre delivery takes 2 – 5 working days.

• With remote areas deliveries can take up to 7 working days.

• Your delivery address should be at an address where somebody you trust will be available to accept your order at any time. Anyone at the delivery address can accept the delivery. In order for us to prove that delivery of an order has been completed, we do not have to prove that you personally received the goods, but rather that any person at the delivery address signed for the delivery.

Delivery Areas 
Currently, we deliver exclusively within South Africa. We are working diligently to expand our reach and hope to serve international customers in the future.

Changes to Orders 
If you need to make any changes to your order, please contact us immediately. We will do our best to accommodate your request, provided the order has not yet been dispatched.

Delivery Insurance
We offer the option of delivery insurance coverage at an additional cost. (Kindly inquire for a quote). The insurance will cover any loss or damage to your shipped products. Once your delivery has been shipped we cannot accept responsibility for lost, stolen, or damaged goods in transit. Any loss or damage without insurance will be at the loss or expense of the customer, so it is advised to accept insurance coverage.

Late Deliveries
Unforeseen circumstances e.g. adverse weather, closed roads, strikes etc. could prolong the delivery time. This is rare but it does happen, so 'late' delivery is not grounds for refund or cancellation of the order. However, if your delivery has not been delivered after the estimated times shown above please contact us with your order number so that we can follow up on the matter. We will also provide you with a tracking number so you can follow your order.

Collections:
If you have selected the “collection” option on checkout. Kindly allow 1-2 working days for the order to be processed. Once the order is ready you will be notified via email or WhatsApp that your order is ready for collection.
Please take note of our trading hours, we do not accommodate any collections after hours.

The provision of goods and services by Lifestyle Health is subject to availability. In cases of unavailability, Lifestyle Health will contact the customer with alternative options.

Thank you for choosing Lifestyle Health. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving your health needs!