TLL Magazine September 2017 | Page 8

Lifestyle & Beauty ol cho Beauty S F is for Frankincense Oil Leave the gold and myrrh, because beauty’s latest obsession is an oldie but a goodie - frankincense. O n the spiritual spectrum, it’s frankincense that you should burn if you want protection, purification and spiritual awareness. On the beauty spectrum, it won’t necessarily deepen your spirituality but it’ll have you believing in some kind of higher being as it be could the answer to your skincare prayers. So what are the benefits of frankincense oil and why is it so revered in the beauty world? We find out. 8 | thelifestylelibrary.com What exactly is it? Known as Olibanum, frankincense is a tree resin that’s been used since ancient times for spiritual, medicinal and cosmetic reasons. With a slightly woody, earthy scent, it’s