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Soothing / Anti-Inflammatory

Boswellia Serrata Extract

Often labeled as: Frankincense Extract

The ancient resin that stops collagen breakdown.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

An extract of the Boswellia tree resin. It contains boswellic acids, which are fierce inhibitors of 5-lipoxygenase (an enzyme that causes inflammation and degrades collagen).

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Reduces chronic inflammation, promotes skin elasticity, and soothes acne.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Provides profound anti-aging benefits for sensitive skin.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is highly irritating like essential oils.

The Science

The purified extract contains the anti-inflammatory acids, without the volatile fragrance allergens of the essential oil.