What is Mastic Oil?

Mastic oil is a 100% natural oil made from mastic resin — the resin of the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus). It is a pure essential oil, rich in aromatic compounds.

What is mastic oil made from?

Mastic oil is extracted from original Chios mastic gum by steam distillation. It is used as an ingredient in cosmetics and personal-care products, and in food and drink.

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About our pack: our mastic essential oil comes in a 1 ml bottle — roughly 15–20 drops. It’s highly concentrated, so a little goes a long way.

What is mastic oil used for?

  • In cosmetics, mouthwashes and oral-care preparations, and as a flavouring.
  • In the food and beverage industry.

Traditionally, mastic oil is an ingredient in cosmetics, toothpastes, mouthwashes and traditional Greek soaps.

Mastic oil at a glance

Origin & production
Steam-distilled from original Chios mastic gum
Uses
Cosmetics, mouthwashes, traditional soaps, food & drink, flavouring
Character
A pure essential oil, rich in aromatic compounds, valued for oral hygiene and skin care
Our pack
1 ml bottle (about 15–20 drops)

Researchers have studied mastic and its oil — for an overview, see our research on oral health. Mastic oil is a cosmetic and culinary ingredient, not a medicine.

New: mastic oil in a capsule

Discover our unique capsule-in-a-capsule supplement. Mastic Vital Double Action combines mastic oil with probiotic cultures in one capsule.

Frequently asked questions

What is mastic oil made from?

Mastic oil is extracted from original Chios mastic gum by steam distillation.

What is mastic oil used for?

It is used in cosmetics, mouthwashes and oral care, in traditional Greek soaps, and as a flavouring in food and drink.

How big is the bottle?

Our mastic essential oil comes in a 1 ml bottle — about 15–20 drops. It is highly concentrated, so a little goes a long way.

Is mastic oil natural?

Yes — it is a 100% natural essential oil, rich in aromatic compounds, distilled from Chios mastic resin.

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