Frankincense essential oil is considered the most powerful oil for treating skin conditions.
It is the best oil to beautify and rejuvenate skin when applied topically and to promote the cellular health of the skin.
The important benefit of frankincense oil is to heal the skin by treating wrinkles, scars, and dark spots.
So, why not add this oil to the daily skincare regime and get healthy and glowing skin.
This frankincense anti-aging cream is the best way to give proper nutrients to your skin.
Let’s take a look at the ingredients of anti-aging cream and how it can help.
Benefits Of DIY Frankincense Anti-Aging Cream
Frankincense Essential Oil
Frankincense is an antiseptic and disinfectant agent that has antimicrobial effects.
It has the ability to treat acne or pimples and prevents future ones.
It regenerates new skin cells at a faster rate which ultimately heals scars, wrinkles, stretch marks, and even pregnancy marks.
Frankincense oil lightens dark spots and exfoliates dead skin cells.
Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, it heals and rejuvenates the skin.
Is your skin experiencing dryness?
Frankincense can help! Whenever your skin is feeling or looking unmoisturized or marred by harsh weather, apply this Frankincense anti-aging cream to help hydrate and rejuvenate the skin.
Shea Butter
Shea Butter has shown to be a superb moisturizer, with exceptional healing properties for the skin.
It is an all-natural healing Vitamin A cream and Vitamin A is very important for many skin conditions including wrinkles, acne, blemishes, and eczema.
Vitamin E found in shea butter helps to bring the softness back into a rough and leathery complexion.
It actually helps to mitigate the damaging effects of photoaging, which include dark spots and sagging skin.
Rosehip Oil
The rosehip oil has anti-aging benefits due to its antioxidant property.
It is high in vitamin A and Vitamin C which are the perfect nutrients needed to remove fine lines and wrinkles.
They encourage healthy skin cell production.
Argan Oil
Argan oil is rich in vitamin E, linoleic acids, and essential omega fatty acids which repairs and hydrates the skin.
This oil makes an excellent moisturizer with anti-inflammatory qualities for red, reactive skin.
It is an excellent oil for healing irritated or damaged skin.
Geranium Essential Oil
Geranium essential oil is one of the most potent and trustworthy essential oils when it comes to fighting signs of aging, wrinkles, and puffy eyes.
It regenerates new cells and makes the skin firm and helps reduce age spots and dark circles.
Note: Pictures have been changed but the recipe is the same.
Procedure For Frankincense Anti-Aging Cream
- ¼ cup shea butter (Buy From Here)
- 2 tablespoon rosehip oil (Buy From Here)
- 3 tablespoon argan oil (Buy From Here)
- 15 drops frankincense essential oil (Buy From Here)
- 7 drops geranium essential oil (Buy From Here)
- ¼ teaspoon vitamin e oil (optional) (Buy From Here)
- 1-2 tablespoon cocoa butter(optional) (Buy From Here)
- Make sure that your blender or immersion blender, bowl, and all utensils are very clean when you make this. If they’re not fully sanitized, then your cream can grow bacteria or mold. Clean everything with hot soapy water, then swab with rubbing alcohol or vinegar and let air dry.
- Melt shea and cocoa butter(if adding) using a double boiler system. When the butter has melted, add argan oil and rosehip oil in the melted butter and mix well.
- Let this mixture cool until it’s room temperature. It should look creamy, thick, and opaque, but don’t let it get solid.
- Whip the mixture at high speed until it becomes fluffy and creamy. It will take about 5 to 10 minutes or more for everything to fully incorporate.
- Now, add all essential oils and vitamin e oil(if adding) to the bowl and mix everything well.
- Now, transfer the cream to an airtight jar. Store in a clean and dry place.
- Apply it twice a day on a cleansed face or wherever you want on the skin.
2. You can store this cream for 3-4 months(depends on the weather) and keep it away from direct sunlight.
3. Update – Few readers have asked about the difference in the final texture of the cream. For them, it’s less creamy and more liquidy. For that, I have added cocoa butter to the recipe which will provide a more creamy texture to the recipe. Adding cocoa butter to the recipe is completely optional.
Free Recipe PDF
Now that you know how Frankincense oil can help you fight your Anti Aging issues, check out the 10 Best Essential Oils For Anti Aging Skin and How to use them.
74 Comments
Marlene
July 24, 2018 at 7:56 amThank you so much for your email. I love reading them.
Miss Naseem Khan
August 10, 2018 at 11:57 amHi I think that this cream will do me a good , by removing all my dark spots on my cheeks and nose.I would like to know if you sell it on line.I am interested on trying it Thank you.
Mamta
August 11, 2018 at 8:52 amHi Naseem,
This cream will help in dark spots removal. Unfortunately, I don’t sell this online but you can make your own at home.
Sandra
August 12, 2018 at 5:26 pmI just made this recipe but after 30 minutes on fast speed with a hand mixer/blender it is still runny. I followed the instructions. In step 3, I waited until mixture was room temperature, then continued. It wasn’t that thick when I continue. Did I not let mixture sit long enough? Recipe is still runny.
Mamta
February 5, 2019 at 6:35 amHi Sandra,
Try adding 1-2 tablespoon of cocoa butter.
Fletcher
September 1, 2018 at 4:49 pmMy mixture never got thick and creamy. I whipped oil everywhere. I made sure it was cool. any way to save my ingredients?
Mamta
October 4, 2018 at 6:03 amHi Fletcher, you can keep the oil mixture in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes and then whip the mixture to make it creamy.
Katherine
September 1, 2018 at 9:15 pmDoes this recipe not need an emulsifier?
Mamta
September 3, 2018 at 5:34 amHi Katherine, This recipe does not contain emulsifying wax because it is made with only oils.
Denise
September 4, 2018 at 9:39 pmThis cream sounds lovely! But the essential oils seems like way more that the 1-2% suggested amount to use in a base. Will it not become a bit harsh for the skin over time? Thanks.
Mamta
October 5, 2018 at 2:42 pmHi Denise,
Thanks for pointing this out. The complete mixture is approximately 170 ml and I have used less than 2% essential oil in the recipe. There is nothing to worry about. It will not be harsh on your skin. Do let me know if you have any other query. Thanks again.
Christine
September 17, 2018 at 7:51 pmWhat size jar do you use for this recipe and how many jars does it make?
Mamta
October 5, 2018 at 2:25 pmHi Christine,
I have used the 4oz size container and it will produce only 1 container.
Nnenna
September 28, 2018 at 6:57 amThanks for sharing.Since this butter doesn’t contain water,cant it last for up to 6 months?
Mamta
October 5, 2018 at 2:15 pmHi Nnenna,
The shelf life depends entirely on the weather and humidity. That’s why I recommend making this in small batches. For me, it generally lasts for around 2-3 months.
Colette
September 30, 2018 at 11:16 pmI am allergic to Shea butter could you use anything else
Mamta
October 4, 2018 at 5:14 amHi Colette, you can choose any butter like olive butter, cocoa butter, mango butter, almond butter, and kokum butter.
Saner
October 3, 2018 at 11:53 pmHi, This sounds like a very nice “cream” but I would have called it a serum or salve because of the lack of water or other additives that can cause it to mold. The shelf life of this cream should be the shelf life if the least stable of oils in the recipe. (As long as the cream is not contaminated by use) I would imagine that the shelf life would be at least 6m- 1 yr. Am I wrong?
Mamta
October 5, 2018 at 2:05 pmHi, Saner,
As I stay in a humid place which produces mold in shea butter. Due to this, I have recommended to make it in small batches and use it within 4-6 weeks. So the shelf life depends entirely on the weather at your place.
Alanna P
October 13, 2018 at 6:48 pmI can’t get a creamy texture no matter how much I whip this … it remains oily and not what I was expecting and not what the photo portrays… I even tried putting the pyrex cup in cold water to help pit along while whipping.
Mamta
February 5, 2019 at 6:47 amHi Alanna, try adding more shea butter or add cocoa butter to thicken the cream.
Snow flakey
November 3, 2018 at 5:02 amI keep it in fridge and use smaller amounts. I also add oils as I use it in the smaller amounts.
Shari
November 10, 2018 at 3:49 pmI noticed the frankincense oil that you order from Amazon is really cheap compared to Young Living. What is the difference? If I use the frankincense oil from Young Living and it’s 100% do I use the same amount?
Mamta
November 21, 2018 at 2:58 pmHi Shari,
You can use your favorite brand of essential oil. Yes, you would use the same amount as in the recipe.
Linda
November 11, 2018 at 2:51 amCan you also add cbd, I think that’s what it’s called from marijuana. For Fibromyalgia relief?
Mamta
November 21, 2018 at 2:57 pmHi Linda,
Sorry, I am not sure how CBD would go along with the recipe.
Terri Buffalohead
January 26, 2021 at 5:46 amHi Linda,
I use CBD in a lot of the cremes and body butters I make. However, you cannot use just any CBD. I buy pure CBD powder and process it before adding to my mixture. It really helps with my pain.
Cindy
November 12, 2018 at 10:14 amWhere do you buy the butters? Is there a brand you use ? Can’t wait to try this! Thank you for sharing.
Mamta
November 21, 2018 at 2:55 pmHi Cindy,
You can buy the butters from Amazon or from your local department store.
Vanessa
November 12, 2018 at 10:59 pmHi! I made the recipe and really like it! However, its texture turned out a little weird… it’s not creamy like in the picture but it’s pretty much the consistency of plain shea butter. I whipped it for ten minutes. Any suggestions for next time? Thanks!
Mamta
November 21, 2018 at 2:49 pmHi Vanessa,
Few readers like you have asked about the difference in the final texture of the creamy. For them, it’s less creamy and more liquidy. For that, I have added cocoa butter in the recipe which will provide more creamy texture to the recipe. Although the less creamy texture is not a problem.
Delia
November 21, 2018 at 6:09 pmIf I do not have all the oils can I just eliminate the ones I do not have or do you have other suggested oils to use?
Mamta
January 11, 2019 at 5:52 amHi Delia, Please tell the oils that you don’t have right now. I can suggest other oils to substitute them.
Margaret G Mc Kenna
November 23, 2018 at 4:39 pmThank You for this lovely recipe, I have tried out this and found the cream to be very hard indeed ,
What can i do to resolve this problem Please
Mamta
January 11, 2019 at 5:49 amHi Margaret, you mix an extra 2-3 tablespoons of argan oil or any other your favorite carrier oil to make the cream smooth and creamy.
Heather
December 14, 2018 at 11:38 amThanks for this recipe! I plan to use this for my first stab at homemade lotion/face cream. My question is… is cocoa butter ok to use on the face or will it clog pores? Should I use beeswax or cornstarch instead to thicken it? I’m curious to get your input on this. Thank you!
Mamta
December 17, 2018 at 8:14 amHi Heather, I recommend not to use cocoa butter recipes on your face if your skin is oily or acne-prone. You can use beeswax to thicken the consistency of cream.
Kim
December 25, 2018 at 2:20 pmHow can you adjust the recipe to make it with SPF? Can you add zinc oxide powder? If so, how much?
Yana
January 29, 2019 at 7:16 amThank you for the recipe! I did a first batch with cocoa butter added as you recommended and found it to be pretty dense/firm. I also added a few drops of rose oil – is that OK to use in this cream?
I am almost out and plan to skip the cocoa butter. Will skipping this ingredient make the cream less effective? Having said that – I love the cream. I gave some away to try to friends and family. My daughter loves it too. I find that I like to add extra Frankincense oil or Lavender or Rose at the time of application. I hope I am not messing up my skin by adding more essential oils. Lol.
Thanks again.
Mamta
January 30, 2019 at 7:56 amHi Yana,
I am glad that you loved the recipe. You can skip the cocoa butter but the consistency of cream will be different from the previous one. The cream will be less firm. If it is ok for you then you can skip adding cocoa butter.
Also, You can add different essential oils to your cream as per your skin need but the dilution percentage of essential oils should not be more than 2%-2.5%.
Thanks
Mamta
Julia
February 3, 2019 at 7:46 amCan I substitute Argan oil for avocado oil? Would it be better to lower the amount and increase rosehip oil?
Mamta
February 4, 2019 at 5:16 amHi Julia,
Yes you can substitute argan oil for avocado oil. And, also You can increase the amount of rosehip oil by lowering the amount of avocado oil.
Julia
February 5, 2019 at 6:12 pmI was thinking that because the avocado can overpower blends that would be the reason to lower the amount and increase the rosehip. Just waiting for my new jars to arrive so that I can make this. Thank you
Stacey
February 14, 2019 at 2:34 amI love the idea of this but I followed the instructions exactly and it is like water. Please tell me how to make it thick enough to use as a cream? Thank you
Mamta
February 17, 2019 at 9:32 amHi Stacey,
You can add 2-3 tbsp shea butter or cocoa butter or beeswax to thicken the cream. Just melt everything and let it cool down and then whip the cream.
Chrissa
March 3, 2019 at 5:39 pmCan the Shea butter be replaced by something else? I’m allergic to it, but would really like to try this recipe.
Mamta
March 12, 2019 at 6:41 amHi Chrissa,
You can use mango butter.
Susan
March 3, 2019 at 9:17 pmThank you for this recipe. I would like to substitute something for cocoa butter. Do you have any suggestions? Would beeswax work? If so, how much?
Mamta
March 12, 2019 at 6:18 amHi Susan,
Beeswax will work perfectly in the recipe. Just add 1 tablespoon grated beeswax in the recipe.
Janice
April 10, 2019 at 10:52 pmI have made this recipe 3 times now and it sets up so hard I have to scrape it out. Do I need to whip it longer to keep it soft?
Mamta
May 23, 2019 at 8:07 amHi Janice,
The cream can be hard because of cocoa butter. You can skip it or try adding more liquid oils except coconut oil to make it creamy. Let know you have any problems.
Marlene
April 20, 2019 at 1:40 pmHi your jars look so loverly. Where van i get them
Mamta
May 23, 2019 at 7:57 amHi Marlene,
Glad you loved them. You can buy from Amazon. Here is the link.
Dharmendra
May 2, 2019 at 5:40 pmwill it work as mention above in this article then it great .
Anne Mariendal
May 30, 2019 at 7:26 pmThis seems like a wonderful cream, I’d like to try making it. Bur wonder…do you melt the shea butter and the cocoa butter before you measure it in cups and tablespoons? It seems the only way to get the right measures…? Or do you happen to know the weight of the ingredients that are not fluid? Wonder if this might be the reason when people end up with a cream that is too fluid….that the measuring is not exact…?
Judy
June 13, 2019 at 2:08 pmI have been looking for a face cream that I can use as a moisturizer as well as add zinc oxide to for UV protection. I have recently discovered hemp oil and love it. Could I use that as my carrier oil? Also, where is the best place to research different methods and why/when to use a preservative?
Mamta
August 12, 2019 at 6:31 amHi Judy, you can use hemp oil as a carrier oil in this cream.
Connie
June 18, 2019 at 2:19 amI made this cream. After letting it cool to room temperature, I placed it in the fridge and kept a close eye on it until it was opaque. It whipped up nicely, but it was closer to 30mins on high speed. I used 2 tbsp of cocoa butter and found it a bit oilier then I wanted. Perhaps 1 tbsp next time…
Abdulahad
June 21, 2019 at 6:16 pmA.o.a mam I have linear lichen planus for 1 year i have treatment from skin specialist for 1 year but not my skin is good plz tell me strong respie for my skin disease thanku mam
Mamta
January 27, 2020 at 5:11 pmHi,
I don’t think I am an expert in this. You should talk to a dermatologist for suggestions on this.
Abdulahad
June 21, 2019 at 6:19 pmPlz give must response i am worried about my skin
Arpita
July 3, 2019 at 3:07 pmHi can I use it for summers? Or pls suggest some anti aging night cream diy for summers.
Mamta
January 27, 2020 at 5:10 pmHi,
You can use this in summers as well but in little quantity.
You can also check these night cream recipes.
https://alluringsoul.com/diy-anti-aging-citrus-night-cream/
https://alluringsoul.com/diy-shea-butter-night-cream/
Gabriela Barraza
August 3, 2019 at 7:21 pmHi everybody, here some tips for those that find the cocoa butter make it more hard than you want.
To get a mousse consistency you can add coconut oil instead of cocoa butter, and use some Apricot Kernel oil that it’s less oily and absorb fast. It’s very important to put it on ice or in the fridge to harden it up a bit before whipping it up. If you feel it still need some consistency, put it back extra 5 minutes.
Naomi
August 3, 2019 at 7:32 pmCan I leave out the coco butter? I have everything else.
Mamta
August 12, 2019 at 6:05 amHi Naomi,
Yes, you can leave the cocoa butter.
Marisol Landazuri
November 8, 2019 at 2:58 amHi is this cream good for acne prone skin?
Thanks
Mamta
November 22, 2019 at 7:58 amHi Marisol,
This cream is all good for acne-prone skin if you don’t add cocoa butter. Skip the cocoa butter and follow all the steps to make this cream.
Marianne
May 15, 2020 at 8:53 pmHello Mamta,
This sounds wonderful, but my very beginner experience with shea and coco butters is that the texture goes back to being hard. But I haven’t tried it with so many other oils. Does your recipe stay soft and creamy, or does it get more solid again. Thank you for your time.
Best Wishes,
Marianne
Mamta
June 7, 2020 at 3:35 amHi Marianne,
Whenever you find that your product gets solid and hard, you can adjust the ratio of liquid oils and butter. You just have to re-melt the product. Increase the amount of liquid oil if your product gets hard and increase the amount of butter if your product is liquidy. The consistency of product also depends on the weather. You have to increase the ratio of liquid oils in the winter.
Carol
May 8, 2021 at 9:06 amWOuld it be okay to use coconut oil for this recipe instead of shea butter and cocoa butter?
Mamta
May 12, 2021 at 6:14 amHi Carol,
You can replace cocoa butter but shea butter gives a firm and creamy texture to cream. Using coconut oil will make cream semi-solid or liquidy in texture. If you do not mind the texture of the cream, you can go ahead with coconut oil.
Sherrie
March 4, 2022 at 6:17 amIs there a difference between argon oil and bio oil? Can I swap it out for my oil?
Mamta
March 8, 2022 at 6:08 amHi Sherrie,
Yes they are different. Bio oil is a blend of multiple oils, while argan oil is a single oil extracted from argan nuts.