Frankincense essential oil has a rich, smooth and slightly citrusy scent. The relaxing aroma made it a precious oil for centuries. It is considered sacred in many cultures. It is sourced from the resin of the Boswellia carterii tree, which is found in Somalia. There are a wide variety of claims pertaining to frankincense essential oil, but it’s important to keep in mind that none of them have been proven true by the FDA. But, we do know frankincense essential oil adds a relaxing scent and historic character to products.

This Frankincense Essential Oil Body Balm is a fantastic hydrator. The combination of avocado oil, kokum butter and cera bellina wax create a balm that’s firm at room temperature but softens with body heat. Thanks to the cera bellina wax, it has a slight gel-like texture. It’s perfect for extra dry areas of the skin, including hands, feet and knees.

If you like a softer texture, decrease the amount of kokum butter. If you don’t have cera bellina wax on hand, you could slightly increase the amount of kokum butter, or use a bit of beeswax. Just keep in mind cera bellina wax gives the balm a unique gel-like texture that cannot be replicated with other ingredients. If tweaking the ingredients, you may consider making a small test batch to ensure you like the texture. The frozen spoon trick is a great way to test the balm before pouring it!

What You’ll Need:
Four 4 oz. Bail Jars
9 oz. Avocado Oil
3 oz. Kokum Butter
2 oz. Cera Bellina Wax
0.2 oz. Frankincense Essential Oil
Optional: Dropper

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ONE: Chop any large pieces of kokum butter into smaller pieces using a sharp knife. This helps the butter melt more easily. The smaller the pieces, the faster they will melt.

TWO: Add the avocado oil, kokum butter and cera bellina wax to a heat safe container. Place in the microwave and heat using 30-60 second bursts. If pieces of the butter remain, stir the mixture for about a minute so the hot oil melts the butter. Place back in the microwave if necessary. Be careful when removing the container from the microwave, as it may be hot.

THREE: The mixture will most likely be very hot (160 ° F and above). The flashpoint of frankincense essential oil is 117 ° F. Some crafters believe the hot temperatures can “burn off” the scent. To be extra careful, you can wait until the mixture is below 117 ° F and add the frankincense essential oil. I recommend using a dropper so none of the oil is wasted.

FOUR: Stir thoroughly and pour the mixture into the bail jars. Allow it to cool and harden completely. To use, soften the balm with your fingertips and apply to the skin.

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Frankincense Essential Oil Balm

This body balm is made with kokum butter and frankincense essential oil. It feels lovely on dry areas like hands, elbows and knees.

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 4 jars

Author Soap Queen

Ingredients

• Four 4 oz. Bail Jars
• 9 oz. Avocado Oil
• 3 oz. Kokum Butter
• 2 oz. Cera Bellina Wax
• 0.2 oz. Frankincense Essential Oil
• Optional: Dropper

Instructions

• Chop any large chunks of kokum butter into small pieces using a sharp knife. This helps the butter melt faster.
• Add the avocado oil, kokum butter and cera bellina wax to a heat safe container. Place in the microwave and heat using 30-60 second bursts. If pieces of the butter remain, stir the mixture for about a minute so the hot oil melts the butter. Place back in the microwave if necessary. Be careful when removing the container from the microwave, as it may be hot.
• The mixture will most likely be very hot (160 ° F and above). The flashpoint of frankincense essential oil is 117 ° F. Some crafters believe the hot temperatures can "burn off" the scent. To be extra careful, you can wait until the mixture is below 117 ° F and add the frankincense essential oil. I recommend using a dropper so none of the oil is wasted.
• Stir completely, and pour the mixture into the bail jars. Allow it to cool and harden completely. To use, soften the balm with your fingertips and apply to the skin.

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