How To Make Alcohol-Based Frankincense Extract: A Pure 2-Ingredient Recipe

Making frankincense extract at home is a great way to enhance your DIY beauty products with luxurious qualities. This aromatic extract is known for its anti-aging and soothing properties, making it a valuable addition to lotions, soaps, and other beauty items.

Frankincense extract offers a distinct scent and powerful skincare benefits. Incorporating it into your DIY formulations enhances your beauty routine with a natural ingredient celebrated for its richness.

With just two simple ingredients—frankincense and premium alcohol—you can create a high-quality extract that brings the unique benefits of frankincense to your favorite beauty recipes. For those interested in an oil-based alternative, check out our article on DIY Frankincense Oil Extract.

Ingredients Needed

Choose high-quality ingredients to boost the effectiveness and safety of your DIY beauty products.

• Unwashed Frankincense (only wiped down if needed, to remove dust)
• Pharmaceutical Alcohol 96%

Tools Needed

• Scale to weigh quantities
• 200-milliliter (6.76-fl oz) glass container or jar
• Aluminum foil

Prior to use, ensure that both your utensils and containers are properly cleaned and disinfected. Wash them with warm soapy water, dry with a tissue, and then sanitize by spraying with 70% medical alcohol. Wipe them clean and let them air dry before use.

Steps To Make The Frankincense Extract

1- Begin by placing 40 grams (1.41 oz) of frankincense in a glass container.

2- Pour in 60 grams (2.11 oz) of alcohol 96%. Make sure to add enough alcohol to cover all the frankincense. Stir the contents.

3- Seal the container and wrap it with aluminum foil. 

4- Leave the extract in a closed cabinet for 10 days, ensuring no sunlight reaches it. Swirl the container gently every 2 days.

5- After a few days, you’ll notice that the frankincense pieces start to diminish in size. This happens as the frankincense dissolves into the alcohol, releasing its beneficial properties.

6- After 10 days, leave the container open for 2 hours to allow the alcohol to evaporate. 

7- Afterward, filter the extract to remove any remaining frankincense residue.

8- This is the alcohol-based frankincense extract ready to use in your products.

9- The shelf life of frankincense extract is about one year. Just store it in a cabinet to maintain its quality.

How To Use Frankincense Extract

Incorporate your homemade frankincense extract into various DIY beauty recipes to harness its benefits. Use a dosage of 1-2% in your formulations:

a. Facial Toners: Add 1-2% of frankincense extract to your toner recipes for its soothing and rejuvenating properties. For example, if preparing 100 grams of toner, add 1-2 grams of extract.

b. Body Creams: Mix 1-2% of the extract into your body cream recipes to benefit from its skin-nourishing effects. In a 50-gram batch of body cream, include 0.5-1 gram of extract.

c. Soaps: Incorporate 1-2% of the extract into your soap recipes to add its aromatic and skin-enhancing properties. For a 200-gram batch of soap, use 2-4 grams of extract.

d. Face Masks: Add 1-2% of frankincense extract to your DIY face masks for its rejuvenating and calming effects. In a 30-gram face mask, use 0.3-0.6 grams of extract.

Benefits of Frankincense Extract in Beauty Products

Frankincense extract offers a range of benefits for skincare and beauty products:

Anti-Aging: Frankincense extract helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by promoting cellular regeneration and improving skin tone. Its ability to stimulate collagen production makes it an excellent choice for those looking to maintain a youthful complexion.

Soothing Properties: This extract is known for its anti-inflammatory effects, which can help calm irritated skin and reduce redness. It’s particularly beneficial for individuals with sensitive or reactive skin, providing relief from conditions like eczema and rosacea.

Skin Rejuvenation: Frankincense extract aids in skin regeneration, making it beneficial for healing scars, blemishes, and sun damage. Its unique properties encourage the growth of new cells, helping to restore skin’s natural radiance and vitality.

Astringent Effect: Known for its astringent qualities, frankincense extract helps tighten and tone the skin, improving the appearance of enlarged pores and enhancing overall skin texture. This makes it a popular ingredient in toners and other skin-tightening products.

Antimicrobial Benefits: The extract possesses natural antimicrobial properties, which can help combat bacteria and support clearer skin. By preventing the growth of harmful microorganisms, it can reduce the risk of breakouts and skin infections.

Improved Skin Elasticity: Regular use of frankincense extract can enhance skin elasticity, contributing to a firmer and more resilient appearance. This benefit is particularly valuable for aging skin, as it helps maintain suppleness and reduces sagging.

Moisturizing Effects: In addition to its other benefits, frankincense extract has moisturizing properties that help keep skin hydrated. By preventing moisture loss, it helps maintain skin’s natural barrier, promoting a soft and smooth texture.

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