Incense 101

We use only the highest quality products in our incense blends.

What sets Ananda Pure Life apart from others?

Here are 7 reasons...

(1) Multiple fragrances per incense stick (minimum of 5).

(2) We use 100% pure essential & fragrance oils with no added chemicals.

(3) Beautiful blue incense sticks (may cause your fingertips to turn a little blue - can easily be removed with soap and water!)

(4) Distinct "soaking" process that allows the fragrances to bind to the incense stick in a more controlled and balanced manner. Our process takes approximately 3-5 days per batch to complete. Due to this method, you will experience multiple fragrances per incense stick, creating an amazing scent experience.

(5) Hand-crafted and created with love, respect, and care. Each incense blend stick is thoroughly reviewed 3X before being shipped to a customer. Please note that the sticks may have small defects, but this will not cause any issues with burning the incense blend.

(6) Each incense blend has a mantra and an experience to live by. The naming convention is meant to inspire, empower, release, and recharge. You will love how each blend will leave a lasting impression.

(7) Our incense blends have a shelf life of 12-18 months. We handwrite the month and year the incense was created on each packet.

INCENSE BURN INSTRUCTIONS:

1.  Because incense sticks release a lot of smoke, you will need to burn your stick in a well-ventilated room. At the same time, however, keep your burning incense away from open windows or doors, where there is a lot of draft. Ensure nothing flammable is near your incense, such as curtains/drapes.

2. You can use a match or a lighter. Hold the flame to the stick until the stick ignites.

3.  The flame may extinguish on its own. If it does, look at the tip of the incense stick. If you can see a glowing ember, then the incense stick is burning properly. If you do not see anything, and the tip looks ashy, then you will need to relight the stick.

4.  You should be able to see a glowing ember on the tip of your incense stick and a tendril of smoke; you should not see a flame. After about 30 seconds, you should be able to smell the incense. This means that your incense is burning properly. If you do not see anything and the tip looks ashy, then you have completely extinguished the incense. Re-light the stick. This time, cup your hand and hold it behind the flame as you blow it out.

5.  Place the wooden end in the holder. If you are using a solid incense stick, then it does not matter which end you place into the holder. Most holders will "hold" the stick up vertically or at a slight angle. If your stick at a slight angle, make sure that the tip of your incense stick is still over the holder. 

6.  Our incense blends will burn for 45 minutes - 1 hour. Like with all flames, do not leave burning incense unattended. If you need to leave the room, extinguish the incense by dipping the tip in water or pressing it against a heat-resistant surface. Ensure that the incense holder is on a heat-resistant surface, and out of reach of children and pets.

7.  The smoke from extensive incense use may deteriorate the air quality in your home, and contribute to issues such as asthma, headaches, and other respiratory issues. It may also irritate the eyes, nose, lungs, and throat. Open a window before you burn your incense or set up an air purifier in your home. It is recommended that you only burn 1-2 incense blend sticks per day.

IF YOU HAVE RESPIRATORY ISSUES, PLEASE SEEK THE GUIDANCE OF A LICENSED PHYSICIAN BEFORE BURNING INCENSE. ANANDA PURE LIFE DOES NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY HEALTH-RELATED ISSUES THAT MAY OCCUR FROM BURNING OUR INCENSE BLEND STICKS.