Few ingredients have a story like frankincense. Long before it showed up in modern creams and muscle rubs, it was one of the most valuable goods in the ancient world, traded across deserts and offered as a gift fit for kings.
What is frankincense?
Frankincense is a fragrant resin from Boswellia trees, which grow in dry, rocky regions of the Arabian Peninsula, the Horn of Africa and India. Harvesters make a small cut in the bark, and the tree releases a milky sap that hardens into golden “tears.” Those tears are collected and steam-distilled into frankincense essential oil.
5,000 years of history
Ancient Egyptians blended frankincense and myrrh into balms and ointments. Traders carried it along the Incense Route for centuries, and it was valued as highly as gold. Today, frankincense essential oil is still a favorite in massage oils, salves and body care for its warm, woody, slightly citrusy scent.
Frankincense, ready when you are. Our Active Stick pairs pure frankincense essential oil with 1,000 mg of hemp seed oil in a twist-up stick that keeps your hands clean.
Shop the Active Stick – $49.99Why people love frankincense in muscle care
- A grounding, earthy scent that makes a quick rub-down feel like a ritual.
- A long tradition in massage oils and balms for tired muscles and joints.
- Blends beautifully with hemp seed oil and rich plant butters.
How to use a frankincense stick
Twist up a small amount of the Active Stick and glide it onto your knees, lower back, shoulders or hands. Because it's a solid lotion, you put down a thin, even layer only where you want it. No dripping oil, no greasy palms.
Want a cream for bigger areas? Our Active Body Butter blends frankincense with 600 mg of hemp seed oil, shea butter and aloe for a rich, all-over massage.
Frankincense buying tips
Look for products that list frankincense (or Boswellia) essential oil by name in the ingredients, not just “fragrance.” Pair it with a simple, natural base so the scent and the oils can do their job.
Try Relm Hemp Sticks
Every stick is 3 oz of solid lotion with 1,000 mg of hemp seed oil, plant butters and pure essential oils. No mess, no greasy hands, and one stick lasts 3–6 months. Free shipping and a 60-day money-back guarantee.
