Ingredient · dataset v56
Boswellia Carterii Gum Oil and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A steam-distilled essential oil from frankincense gum resin: volatile monoterpenes by definition (alpha-pinene ~31-37%, limonene ~10-14%, thujene/myrcene/camphene), with no fatty acids possible and no yeast feeding record. Same basis as the ruled neutral rosemary, lavender and eucalyptus leaf oils.
Neutral means Malassezia only — as a fragrance component it still sensitizes some skin. Commercial frankincense oils are sometimes adulterated (castor oil, synthetic limonene); judged as named. Bare "Frankincense" and other Boswellia species stay out.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Botanical
Also listed as
Boswellia Carteri Gum Oil, Frankincense Gum Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil
Related botanical
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice — No known trigger
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- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract — No known trigger
Sources
- Woolley et al. 2012 — B. carterii vs sacra EO chemotypes (J Chromatogr A)
- Ojha et al. 2022 — lab-distilled B. carteri EO volatiles (Plants)
- EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Boswellia Carterii Gum Oil trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A steam-distilled essential oil from frankincense gum resin: volatile monoterpenes by definition (alpha-pinene ~31-37%, limonene ~10-14%, thujene/myrcene/camphene), with no fatty acids possible and no yeast feeding record. Same basis as the ruled neutral rosemary, lavender and eucalyptus leaf oils.
Does Boswellia Carterii Gum Oil feed Malassezia?
No known link: Boswellia Carterii Gum Oil is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
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Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.