Bursera graveolens (Palo Santo) oil
AKA “Palo Santo Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Bursera graveolens (Palo Santo) oil
AKA: Palo Santo Oil
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Palo santo wood oil from South America adds a warm, grounding fragrance to this formula. Sourced from the frankincense family, it brings a naturally aromatic touch.
Family
Burseraceae (Frankincense family)
Plant Part
Wood
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
Form
Oil
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Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Anti-Inflammatory
Wound Healing
Traditional Use
Used by indigenous South American cultures for centuries as a cleansing and spiritual agent; traditionally applied to skin for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR