Many plant-sourced resins such as Frankincense contain an abundance of therapeutic compounds in their resin portion. These compounds do not carry over into the essential oil when distilled. However, many plant resins will dissolve in carrier oils which can deliver their therapeutic benefits to and via the skin. Most all have an affinity with the skin, musculoskeletal and respiratory system.

These oleo extracts can be applied directly to the skin, blended in carrier oils or used as one ingredient of many in cosmetic and therapeutic formulations. For instructions on how to make your own therapeutic oleo-extracts, please see my post here-https://apothecarysgarden.com/2014/07/30/how-to-make-a-whole-extract-of-frankincense-and-other-oleoresins/

We have been infusing resins into fixed oils for thousands of years. These infusions represent our first and most ancient perfumes, cosmetics and therapeutic balms. They are in our genes.

This is a collection of oleo extracts that can be used in cosmetics, therapeutics, oil-based and solid perfumes and more. They can be used as-is or with other ingredients in the oil "phase" of cremes and are safely applied directly to the skin. I use them in my serums, cremes, moustache waxes, chest and muscle rubs and more.

They are mostly prepared with Jojoba oil or Fractionated Coconut oil which have an indefinite shelf life and require no preservatives. They are ready to use.