Botanical Name: Boswellia carterii
Part Used: Resin
Method of Extraction: Supercritical CO₂ Select Extraction
Perfumery Note: Base
Country of Origin: Somalia (raw resin)
Certification: COSMOS approved, Halal, Kosher

Frankincense Carteri CO₂ select Extract is a pale yellow, fluid resin extract produced from high quality Somali frankincense using gentle supercritical CO₂ extraction. This method preserves the most precious aromatic and bioactive compounds, giving a beautiful, rounded incense note with citrus brightness, warm resin tones, and soft woody sweetness.

This extract captures the deep, classic character of true frankincense with exceptional smoothness and nuance. Approximately 9 to 12.5 kg of resin is required to produce 1 kg of extract, demonstrating its concentration and purity.

Why CO₂ Frankincense Is Special

CO₂ select extraction captures a fuller aromatic spectrum than steam distillation, retaining:

• monoterpenes

• sesquiterpenes

• diterpene alcohols such as serratol and incensole

These compounds support skin repair, emotional grounding, respiratory comfort, and luxury perfumery work.
The aroma is richer, deeper, and truer to the raw resin than distilled frankincense.

Key Constituents

• Alpha pinene: 35.1%

• Alpha thujene: 1.4%

• Sabinene: 2.3%

• Beta myrcene: 3.6%

• p Cymene: 1.9%

• Limonene: 8.5%

• Beta caryophyllene: 3.5%

• Serratol and incensole: 11.8%

• Incensole acetate: 0.40%

• Octyl acetate: 1.8%

Total essential oil content: 82.6%

Aroma Profile

• rich, rounded incense

• uplifting citrus notes

• warm, soft woody character

• gentle sweetness and spice

• deep, calming, resinous drydown

The aroma is elegant, grounding, and emotionally supportive.

Skin Benefits

• helps soothe dry, damaged, or mature skin

• supports healing environments

• mildly antimicrobial

• softens and calms irritated areas

• mildly astringent

• comforting for stressed or environmentally exposed skin

Excellent in creams, balms, serums, oils, and natural restorative blends.

Perfumery Profile

A luxurious base note offering:

• incense depth

• citrus brightness

• woody sweetness

• a warm, meditative foundation

• excellent fixative qualities

Pairs beautifully with sandalwood, cedarwood, myrrh, labdanum, bergamot, patchouli, vetiver, rose, and cistus.

How to Use

Topical Use (Adults):

• General skincare: 0.5–3%

• Body oils and balms: 1–5%

• Targeted applications: up to 10%

• Patch test recommended.

Diffusion and Inhalation:

• 1–2 drops in a diffuser

Ideal for stress, meditation, emotional support, and relaxation.

Bath Use:

• 1–2 drops in a dispersant (carrier oil or liquid castile soap)
  Do not add directly to water.

Children:

• Use with caution

• Not recommended for infants

Oil soluble only.

Emotional Benefits

• centring and grounding

• helpful during stress, grief, fear, or overwhelm

• supports clarity and inner calm

• ideal for meditation and spiritual practice

• comforting in times of transition

• supportive in long term or palliative care

Safety

• External use only

• May cause skin irritation or sensitisation

• Avoid eye contact

• Harmful if swallowed

• Avoid during pregnancy unless guided by a qualified practitioner

• Flammable vapours may accumulate in closed spaces

• Toxic to aquatic environments

• Keep away from tamariki

• Patch test suggested

• UN transport classification: UN 1197 Extracts, Liquid, For Flavour or Aroma

store cool and away from light.

Zurma Quality

Every batch undergoes COA verification, GCMS profiling, and in-house aroma and appearance testing. We only supply genuine, unadulterated frankincense of exceptional quality, consistent with our commitment to purity, transparency, and natural excellence.

General Essential Oil Safety Recommendations
Do not take essential oils internally unless under advisement by a qualified medical professional.
Do not use essential oils undiluted on the skin. It is always best to try a small patch test first of the diluted essential oil.
People who are pregnant or have serious medical problems are advised to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils.
Use extreme caution when using essential oils with children. It is safest to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils with tamariki.

General Disclaimer
The product information provided on this website is intended for educational purposes only. The information provided is not considered to be complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate. The information contained in this website is not intended to be sufficient to provide diagnosis and/or treatment of medical conditions. It is recommended that treatment of serious health conditions be done with the help of a trained qualified medical practitioner.