Frankincense: More than myth and legend

There's just so much myth and legend surrounding Frankincense; this ancient natural product is best known as one of the Three Kings' gift to the child Jesus, but delving deeper into the rich medicinal history of the Arabian Peninsula, I have learned that it is also a very precious material used as gifts for kings, royalties, and in religious ceremonies; it is even regarded as a legendary oil for romance. Frankincense is so precious that the 'Frankincense Routes' have been in secrecy for thousands of years and we are only learning about it today, thanks to history; the Frankincense Route is known as the route of Frankincense merchants, the gateway of prosperity for those bartering this precious material and ultimately, for the Arabian Peninsula.

But what's so precious with Frankincense aside from the myth and legend that surround it? Turns out that it is also a very powerful anti- aging ingredient that helps aid skin in renewal and rejuvenation, and has wonderful moisturizing properties for dry skin, making it a prized anti- aging ingredient. I have learned more about this as well as Neal's Yard Remedies' newest product that utilized this legendary ingredient from Arabia.

Neal's Yard International Trading Manager, Gloria Yuan, graced the Philippine launch yesterday to tell us more about their award- winning Frankincense line.

Neal's Yard Remedies is known for their sustainable, holistic skin care range that utilizes the ingredients of nature. Frankincense Intense line features the award- winning Frankincense Active Phyto Complex, which was developed with a university research center.

The Frankincense ingredient is being sustainably- sourced from the resin of the Boswellia Sacra tree; this precious resin is being harvested using traditional tools and techniques before the extraction process of the essential oil, leaving the byproduct. The commissioned university research center have looked deeper into the byproduct and found a way to repurpose it into an active ingredient, thus Frankincense Active Phyto Complex was born; this complex is found to have profound antioxidant and protective properties.

The newest product to join the Frankincense range is Lift Eye Cream; it has Frankincense, Linseed extract, and Micro Algae that visibly lifts the eye area for a refreshed, younger look; Hyaluronic Acid that fills in deep lines and wrinkles, and green tea caffeine, turmeric extract, and organic coffee seed oil for brightening and revitalizing effects.

Based on consumer trials of more than 100 women, 71% said that their eye area became more taut after using the eye cream.

The Frankincense line features two other products namely Frankincense Intense Lift Serum and Lift Cream to complete your powerful anti-aging regimen.

Neal's Yard Remedies Frankincense Intense Lift Eye Cream and the rest of the products in the range are available at Rustans and Adora. Visit RUSTANS on Facebook for more details.