# Frankincense Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/frankincense The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the Netherlands. Topical application of boswellic acids refines tactile roughness, softens fine lines, enhances elasticity, balances sebum excretion, and improves dermal echographic parameters for photoaged facial skin. Suitable for most skin types, frankincense is primarily available in concentrated [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/serum). Because it layers easily, this botanical [extract](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/extract) integrates smoothly into any existing skincare routine. [Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods, 2006](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20021046/) [Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34886755/) This page shows frankincense products with a Lovi page. For every product, and a routine built for your skin, use the Lovi app. ### Popular frankincense products - [SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/skinceuticals/retinol-0-3/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit ## Questions and answers ### What does frankincense do for the skin? Frankincense helps improve fine lines, elasticity, and tactile roughness in photoaged skin. It may also help alleviate skin inflammation and calm irritation. [Planta Medica, 2010](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19918712/) ### How do you use frankincense? You can use frankincense topically to help improve fine lines, elasticity, and roughness on photo-damaged skin. Topical application of 0.5 percent boswellic acids in a base cream may be applied to support overall skin condition. [Planta Medica, 2010](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19918712/) ### Should you use frankincense in the morning or at night? You can use frankincense at any time of day, as topical application helps improve skin texture and elasticity in photoaged skin. [Planta Medica, 2010](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19918712/) ### Can you use frankincense every day? Yes, you can use frankincense every day as topical application helps improve skin elasticity, fine lines, and texture. Studies show it has a broad safety profile for daily use. [Planta Medica, 2010](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19918712/) [Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods, 2006](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20021046/) ### Does frankincense cause purging or irritation? Frankincense is unlikely to cause irritation. Clinical testing demonstrates that topical boswellic acid has a broad spectrum of skin safety. [Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods, 2006](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20021046/) [Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34886755/) ### Which skin types is frankincense best for? Frankincense helps improve photoaged, rough, and fine-lined skin when applied topically. It may also help alleviate skin inflammation. [Planta Medica, 2010](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19918712/) ## Research on frankincense - [Safety and Toxicological Evaluation of a Novel, Standardized 3-O-Acetyl-11-keto-beta-Boswellic Acid (AKBA)-Enriched Boswellia serrata Extract (5-Loxin(R))](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20021046/) Frankincense · Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods, 2006 - [Safety assessment of a novel water-soluble extract of Boswellia serrata gum resin: acute toxicity, 90-day sub-chronic toxicity, Ames' bacterial reverse mutation, and in vivo micronucleus assays](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34886755/) Frankincense · Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods, 2022 - [Effects of topical boswellic acid on photo and age-damaged skin: clinical, biophysical, and echographic evaluations in a double-blind, randomized, split-face study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19918712/) Frankincense · Planta Medica, 2010 ## Brands with frankincense - American skincare: [SkinCeuticals](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/skinceuticals) ## About the Lovi Fit Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes. Lovi checks every ingredient with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind this ingredient guide: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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