Raindrops Incense Sticks: by Auroshikha, 10g Pack | Fair Trade, Vegan

Refresh and revitalise your space with the crisp, clean aroma of Auroshikha Raindrops Incense Sticks. These beautifully fresh and invigorating sticks are part of Auroshikha's distinguished collection, celebrated for their natural ingredients and ethical craftsmanship. Since 1973, Auroshikha, operating from the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry, India, has maintained a strong legacy of quality and social responsibility, ensuring a pure and evocative experience with every light. Each pack weighs 10g and contains approximately 10 incense sticks.

Q: What makes Auroshikha Incense special?

A: Auroshikha Incense truly stands apart due to its exceptional quality and unwavering ethical commitment. Each stick is carefully crafted from a harmonious blend of fragrant woods, barks, herbs, and essential oils, adhering to the stringent guidelines set by IFRA (International Fragrance Association, Geneva, Switzerland). Beyond the exquisite scents, Auroshikha prides itself on its social responsibility: ensuring excellent working conditions, strictly prohibiting child labour, providing comprehensive social security and pension benefits for all workers, actively promoting employment for women, and even offering work-from-home opportunities. This unwavering dedication to both artisanal quality and profound social impact guarantees a product that remains consistent and ethically sound, year after year.

Q: What does Auroshikha Raindrops Incense smell like?

A: Auroshikha Raindrops Incense offers a wonderfully clean, fresh, and slightly aquatic aroma. It aims to capture the invigorating scent of the air just after a gentle rain, often described as 'petrichor' – that unique, earthy-mineral freshness. It's a subtle, natural, and purifying fragrance, perfect for clearing the mind, promoting a sense of renewal, and bringing the clean essence of the outdoors, indoors. No soggy shoes required!

Q: How do I burn Auroshikha Raindrops Incense Sticks?

A: Lighting up one of these glorious sticks is as straightforward as it gets:

1. Gather Supplies: You'll need one incense stick and a suitable heatproof incense holder or burner.
2. Prepare a Safe Space: Ensure the area around your holder is clear of any flammable materials, and place the holder on a stable, heat-resistant surface. Safety first, always!
3. Light the Stick: Hold the uncoated end and light the coated tip with a lighter or match.
4. Extinguish the Flame: Allow the tip to burn for a few seconds until it's glowing. Then, gently blow out the flame. The stick should now be smouldering and releasing its beautiful fragrance.
5. Place in Holder: Insert the uncoated end of the stick into the hole or groove of your incense holder, making sure it's secure.
6. Enjoy: Each incense stick will burn for approximately 30 minutes, filling your space with its comforting aroma.

Q: Is Auroshikha Raindrops Incense safe to use?

A: When used correctly, Auroshikha Incense is safe. It's manufactured in compliance with IFRA guidelines, which speaks volumes about its quality and safety standards. However, always observe standard safety precautions:

• Never leave burning incense unattended.
• Use a suitable heatproof incense holder/burner.
• Ensure all ash falls safely.
• Burn in a well-ventilated area (open windows and doors).
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Keep away from flammable items.
• Use with caution if you are allergic, hypersensitive, pregnant, or breastfeeding.

We have a blog post explaining how to use incense safely, just follow this link: How to use our incense burners safely

Q: How many sticks are in a pack, and how long do they burn?

A: Each pack of Auroshikha Raindrops Incense contains 10g of incense, which typically works out to approximately 10 incense sticks. Each stick has a burn time of around 30 minutes.

Q: Is Auroshikha Raindrops Incense vegan and vegetarian friendly?

A: Yes! Our supplier has confirmed that all Auroshikha incense sticks, including the Raindrops fragrance, are vegan and vegetarian friendly, made from natural ingredients without any animal-derived components.

Postage & Delivery

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• Standard Delivery: From £4.15 (Tracked 48).
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When will we post your goodies? We aim to get your order on its way the very next working day after payment. If you order over the weekend or on a Bank Holiday, we’ll be refreshed and ready to post it on the next available working day.

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