Handmade Frankincense and Myrrh Soap Recipe - Simple Life Mom (2024)

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Does frankincense and Myrrh work? ›

Frankincense, along with myrrh, has been prescribed in traditional Chinese medicine and administered for treatment of blood stagnation and inflammation diseases in addition to pain relief and swelling. A study done by nine doctors in China revealed frankincense and myrrh may help in the treatment of cancer.

For a strong scent, you can add 0.7 ounces of fragrance or essential oil per pound of cold process soap. For melt and pour, you can add 0.3 ounces per pound. This number will vary based on what oil you choose. For instance, Cherry Almond Fragrance Oil is really strong.

When applied to the skin: Frankincense essential oil or gum extract is possibly safe. It might cause skin irritation in some people. When inhaled: Frankincense essential oil is possibly safe. There isn't enough reliable information to know what the side effects might be.

The carrier oils that can be used for frankincense are fractionated coconut oil, jojoba oil, olive oil, and sweet almond oil. Some additional carrier oils that can be used are avocado oil, macadamia nut oil, grapeseed oil, apricot kernel oil, extra virgin olive oil, and avocado oil.

Frankincense and Myrrh oils are also powerhouses when it comes to healthy, glowing skin. Blend Frankincense and Myrrh Co-Distillation with skin-loving carrier oils, like Jojoba, Argan, or Grapeseed, and use topically to support youthful-looking skin.

They both have lots of antioxidants and anti-flammatory properties and aid in reducing not only wrinkles but also scarring and stretch marks.

Frankincense and myrrh are both resins extracted from trees in the Burseraceae family, also known as the torchwood or incense family. Frankincense comes from the dried sap of Boswellia trees, while myrrh comes from the lifeblood of the Commiphora.

Each of these precious gifts has a symbolic meaning. Frankincense was used for worship in the Temple; it is symbolic of Christ the High Priest. Gold is symbolic of Christ the King. Myrrh a perfume, was used to anoint dead bodies, it is symbolic of His death for the sake of truth, and therefore of Christ the Prophet.

It can prevent the production of inflammatory substances in the joints. Current evidence, based on four RCTs, suggests that it might have some beneficial effects in treating participants with osteoarthritis of the knee which might last for a period of time after treatment is stopped.

Incisions are made in the bark of the tree during important times of year, and the sap pours out. The sacred trees that produce Frankincense and Myrrh are almost impossible to grow outside of the Arabian Peninsula, which meant they were constantly in short supply and high demand.

Can you put too much essential oil in soap? ›

For example, cinnamon leaf essential oil should only be used at a maximum level of 0.5% of your soap and ylang ylang essential oil at 1.4%. Just because essential oils are natural it doesn't mean they are always safe - adding too much can irritate your skin.

I do not recommend using benzoin or orris root as both are skin sensitizers and have potential to induce allergic reactions. If you choose to use either, please label your soap accordingly. (Want to dive deep and learn everything about using essential oils in soap and cosmetics in one place?

Mid notes can work well alone on the whole, and even better when blended with a base note. Base notes last the longest, some, not all, can overpower other scents. Ylang Ylang is a good example of this. Lavender - herbaceous/floral - goes with pretty much everything !!

Soothing and calming, it's a wonderful soap for needy skin. Plus, the scent is sure to delight. Frankincense is a powerful oil found in many alternative healthcare practitioners' tool kits for discomfort, spasms, and skin irritation.

You will need plenty of frankincense resin though. After breaking down the resin, add it to a slow cooker and cover with safflower oil. Turn the cooker on low and let it sit for as long as possible but at least five hours. Strain and store as previously described.

Using frankincense essential oil in bath water has no known harmful effects. Still, all essential oils should be diluted and dispersed in your bath to avoid problems.