Fun Facts Friday | Frankincense V/S Myrhh

Fun Facts Fridays are back! 

Today we've Frankincense & Myrrh on our list. 

Myrrh and Frankincense are often confused when it comes to usage or substitutes. Some of you might have heard of Frankincense and Myrrh, and if you're confused if they're both the same then you are not alone! 💁🏼‍♂️ 

#1 THEY'RE NOT THE SAME. 

#2 THEY WORK WONDERS WHEN USED TOGETHER. 

Today we'll unlock the mysterious differences between the TWO. Keep on reading to find out. 👇🏻 

✅Frankincense has sweet, warm, and woodsy aroma. 

✅Myrrh has more earthy aroma with slight licorice notes. 

✅ Frankincense comes from trees in the Boswellia genus. 

✅Myrrh usually comes from Commiphora trees. 

✅Frankincense dries to pale yellow, tear shaped droplets. 

✅Myrrh dries and hardens to reddish brown pea sized chunks. 

✅Frankincense helps with acne, anxiety, colds and promotes overall health. 

✅Myrrh helps with oral health, skin health, combats occasional pain and is full of antioxidants. 

So here are the few facts about Frankincense and Myrrh. But they do wonders when used together. Since both have been used for centuries to promote both beauty and wellness. The facial serum below will do a great job to tackle signs of aging, by just combining these 2 oils to promote youthful & healthy skin. 

✔️3 Drops of Myrrh EO 

✔️5 Drops of Frankincense EO 

✔️1/2 Cup Whipped Coconut Oil 

✔️1/4 TSP of Vitamin E Oil 

Tip: Apply a few drops to your face overnight and as needed throughout the day.  

We hope that you have learned a couple of interesting facts today.  

Let us know if you had any confusion about these 2 oils ever. 

Happy Friday! 😊