Living Libations - Best Skin Ever Frankincense

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Meet your new skin best friend. This luxurious oil does it all—cleanse, exfoliate, and deeply nourish in one beautiful step. Frankincense works its magic on skin renewal, while a blend of Cape Chamomile, Yarrow, and Tamanu soothes and softens. Seabuckthorn brings essential omegas to strengthen your skin barrier, and Palmarosa keeps everything balanced and hydrated. Grapefruit adds a gentle tone, while Vetiver locks in moisture. Jojoba oil forms the rich base that makes this formula feel like a spa treatment for your face and body. The result? Glowing, healthy-looking skin that feels as good as it looks. One bottle, endless possibilities.

How to Use

If you are pivoting from a multi-step skincare routine or starting your first "Skin Reset," the method is three easy steps.

1. Prime: A small portion of a face cloth (or organic cotton round) with water.
2. Cleanse: Apply 1–2 squirts of your favorite Best Skin Ever to the dampened portion of the cloth. Massage over the face and neck. The oil binds with debris while the cloth provides a "perfect polish" exfoliation.
3. Seal: Rinsing is optional. If your skin needs more moisture, massage another squirt of BSE or a Libations Serum or Crème to further seal moisture in.

Ingredients

Jojoba Oil - Simmondsia chinensis
Glorious, golden Jojoba quenches and conditions the skin with a molecular structure that mirrors human sebum. Differing from all other plant lipids, Jojoba oil is a liquid plant wax composed of long-chain linear esters, making it the most skin-congruent lipid in the plant kingdom. It is rich in phenolic compounds, phospholipids, and all forms of vitamin E (tocopherols) that provide a structural, breathable barrier for the skin. Jojoba has an unparalleled ability to "unplug" pores by dissolving hardened, oxidized lipids, while its native ceramide content reinforces the skin’s moisture seal to soften the texture into perfect silk. Its high concentration of eicosenoic acid ensures it resists oxidation, acting as a stable, bio-available, breathable shield that integrates seamlessly with the dermal biome.

Virgin Coconut Oil - Cocos nucifera
Our pure, pristine Virgin Coconut oil satiates the skin, offering a manna of moisture and resilience. Unlike refined, fractionated oils, our raw, organic, virgin extract is rich in lauric acid, an antimicrobial medium-chain fatty acid that serves as a natural defense against blemish-causing bacteria. While industrial myths often label coconut oil as comedogenic, this stems from limited 1989 rabbit-ear assays; in human dermal application, its high stability and antibacterial profile serve to soothe atopic dermatitis and protect the moisture barrier. When formulated with quality botanicals, it smoothes the appearance of fine lines while fortifying the skin’s innate immunity.

Tamanu Oil - Calophyllum inophyllum
Nourishing Tamanu is a cold-pressed berry oil from a tropical Polynesian evergreen tree. The replenishing oil is easily absorbed and traditionally esteemed for its scar-soothing and cicatrizant ability. It boasts an impressively high 92% lipid content rich in neoflavonoids and the singular calophyllic acid. Unique to Tamanu, calophyllic acid acts as a bioactive signaling molecule that stimulates angiogenesis (the formation of new blood vessels) and the production of glycosaminoglycans (the vital sugars that keep skin plump and hydrated) within the dermal matrix. Metaphorically, it actively encourages the skin to knit itself back together. This molecular matrix is what makes Tamanu legendary for its ability to even skin tone and reduce the appearance of acne scars by accelerating the skin’s natural regenerative cycles.

Seabuckthorn Oil - Hippophae rhamnoides
Brilliant Seabuckthorn is a supercritical extract of the succulent berries. This shrub is heralded for its bright berries that create shiny hair and smooth skin—its botanical namesake is derived from the Greek hippos (horse) and phaos (to shine). This beautiful berry oil sends its vibrant lipids deep into the dermis, diminishing imbalances from the inside out. Each drop brims with 190 bioactive compounds, including a complete spectrum of omega fatty acids 3, 6, 7, and 9. This rare chemistry is defined by high concentrations of palmitoleic acid (Omega-7), a vital component of skin sebum that supports cellular regeneration alongside a dense array of carotenoids and phytosterols that act as biological quenchers for oxidative stress. This bright orange essence is a genuine replenisher; it clarifies the complexion by relaxing redness and paring puffiness through its placating pigments—specifically beta-carotene and lycopene—that shield and nourish living skin.

Frankincense - Boswellia carterii
A sacred sentinel of skin, Frankincense is the "Ancient Olibanum" of the desert. Extolled across millennia in ceremonies and the Egyptian pharmacopeia, our Frankincense is distilled via supercritical CO2 extraction to capture extra antioxidant molecules, specifically incensole and incensole acetate, that are often lost in standard steam distillation. These rare diterpenes function as dermal pacifiers, communicating directly with the skin’s receptors to relax the appearance of redness and soothe blemishes. Imbued with calming beta-caryophyllene and limonene, this resinous nectar also contains multifaceted monoterpenes, including alpha-pinene and alpha-thujene creating a molecular sealant for the appearance of scars, spots, and fine lines. This molecular mastery explains why Frankincense has been historically revered as the seminal skin salve through the centuries for "sealing" wounds and smoothing the skin’s textural memory.

Cape Chamomile — Eriocephalus punctulatus
Captivating Cape Chamomile emits mesmerizing molecules of comfort and care. This essence is steam-distilled from the fluffy-flowering tops grown wild in the Cape of Good Hope, capturing an oil with an enchanting aquamarine hue. Cape Chamomile's solace and skin salvation stems from a unique constellation of chemical components: like its European cousin, German Chamomile, it contains compounds that transform into chamazulene during distillation, providing its signature light blue hue and heat-quenching capability. What sets the Cape variety apart is its copious concentration of rare esters—specifically isobutyl angelate and isoamyl angelate. These "angelic" esters, combined with structural sesquiterpenes, create a distinctively sweet, fruity, and ethereal-floral fragrance that surrenders the skin to a state of restorative calm.

Yarrow — Achillea millefolium
Named after the legendary Achilles for its master vulnerary (wound-healing) properties, Yarrow yields an inky-blue azulene essence during distillation. This deep-blue sesquiterpene is celebrated for its ability to caress the skin into a state of structural calm, acting as a benevolent balm. Yarrow functions as a sophisticated "sebum-balancer" for the dermal terrain, harmonizing the dance between oiliness and dryness to restore a unified tone. It is also distinguished by the presence of achilleine, a natural botanical constituent that functions as a gentle biological astringent to refine the appearance of pores and balance oil production without the harshness of synthetics. This makes Yarrow an essential "terrain-tidier" for complexions seeking clarity.

Vetiver Oil - Chrysopogon zizanioides
Venerated Vetiver oil brings rooted vitality to the skin, anointing the tissue as the rain anoints the grass. Distilled from the aromatic roots of a tall tropical grass, its complex chemical profile is remarkably rich in dense-molecular sesquiterpenes, specifically khusimol and vetivone, which provide juicy, hydro-retentive benefits by reinforcing the lipid barrier to maintain a pleasant plumpness. Vetiver is an earthy aromatic that replenishes while its specific monoterpenes methodically manage the sebaceous glands, ensuring deep hydration without inducing oiliness.

Grapefruit Oil - Citrus paradisi
Toning and tightening Grapefruit refreshes the complexion while refining the appearance of skin texture. This zesty essence is high in limonene, an effective monoterpene that acts as a natural astringent to stimulate lymphatic drainage and brighten the countenance. Cheerfully, Grapefruit vitalizes the skin’s circulatory spirit, ensuring a clear, radiant complexion.

Palmarosa Oil - Cymbopogon martini
Pleasant Palmarosa is distilled from fragrant tropical grass, resulting in a formidable skin rejuvenator rich in geraniol and geranyl acetate. This monoterpenol-rich profile grants the oil a sophisticated hydro-lipidic intelligence, allowing it to act as a toning astringent that refines skin texture while maintaining a hydric balance. As a steadfast botanical "balancer," Palmarosa balances sebaceous secretions, supporting a supple, dewy equilibrium for both oily and dry complexions. Its generous geraniol content further provides the skin revitalization required to maintain a radiant tone and texture.

Purity Verified: Certified Organic + Third-Party Lab Tested for Quality Assurance