What is most interesting about our Bali team is that they always gather at 7 o’clock in the morning and practice yoga and meditation together for 2 hours. They believe that good work is done with a clean and comfortable heart and thus charge the incense sticks with positive energy. This is essentially healthy for the mind, the body and the spirit – a lesson to take for all of us, especially in projects we’re really passionate about.

Nourora’s products are then made using: bamboo sticks, different types of scented wood powders, on-site produced and distilled organic essential oils, local bee’s honey* and a wonderful selection of Indonesian flowers and herbs.

*honey is considered very precious in Bali and also the key ingredient of authentic incense sticks.

• Types of wood we use to create the amazing scents and natural colors:
  Agarwood, Sandalwood, Majegau Wood, Kiteja Wood

• Types of organic essential oils:
  Coffee, Jasmine, Eucalyptus, Ylang Ylang, Clove, Cinnamon, Patchouli, Strawberry, Orange, Lemongrass, Turmeric

The process of making Nourora incense sticks is intensive and requires skill and experience to create a high-quality product:

1. The traditional manufacturing process starts with the preparation of ingredients: in the workshop, the fragrant wood and frankincense are transformed into powder, and the bamboo is processed to obtain the support for the incense sticks.

2. A mixture of fragrant herbs, resins, oils, and other natural ingredients is prepared to create the desired scent. The ingredients are carefully mixed together with natural bee’s honey to create a paste.

3. The paste is turn into small pieces onto a little table rubbed with melted butter and rolled by hand on bamboo sticks. The surplus is removed manually and after that a wood powder is sprinkled on each incense stick, to make it less sticky when you take it out of the package.

4. The incense sticks are then carefully wrapped in paper bags containing 9 pieces. Each 2 of a kind paper bags are placed in Nourora’s sensual boxes. The boxes were created in such a way as to preserve the freshness of the incense for as long as possible. To achieve this, they are lined on the inside with an oil-resistant film.

5. Then Nourora’s boxes are shipped to Romania, verified and kept in optimal conditions before they reach you.

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To use incense sticks safely, follow these guidelines:

• Our incense is wet and creamy so their texture is sticky. When you hold one, it will definitely leave tiny powdery & perfumed trail marks on your hands. Wash your hands before touching your eyes after lighting each Nourora incense.

• Place the incense in a heat-resistant holder on a stable surface, away from flammable objects and surfaces. Keep the incense holder out of reach of children and pets to prevent accidents.

• Make sure the space is well-ventilated.

• Do not leave the incense burning unattended. If you need to leave, extinguish it using water.

• Although our incense smoke is pretty safe, because our incense contains no alcohol and no chemicals, please avoid using incense sticks if you have migraines or serious respiratory problems.

Storage:

If you want to enjoy the creamy texture as much as possible, store your box of incense sticks in a cool, dry place, which is not exposed to direct sunlight. Thus, you prevent them of drying out or becoming too brittle to use safely.

Keep in mind that our incense never expires as long as you don’t leave it in the sun for too long which might cause condensation and the disappearance of aroma.

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The best Nourora incense to use in aromatherapy depends on your mood, on your personal taste and the desired effects. Our sandalwood products are recommended for relaxation and stress relief, the frankincense ones are great for focus and concentration, and the eucalyptus fragrance is delicately used for energy and mental clarity.

From our experience and a variety of testimonials from our customers, all of our incense can be relaxing when doing meditation and yoga.

But there are 2 special ones that everybody loves:

The Delicacy of Spirit

Recipe’s Highlights: Agarwood, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Sweet Spices

This scent can help you redesign your secret pleasures. The invigorating aroma opens the scene with an uplifting scent of powdery wooden spices, with notes of bourbon, vanilla crème brûlée and sweet orange peel, designed to make you treasure the moment and connect with beauty. This product is especially created to help you find balance and energy in yourself, as natural forces of creativity.

The Awakening of Wit

Recipe’s Highlights: Agarwood, Frankincense, Coffee

A product crafted like an invitation to take a walk into a warm summer rain of delicious spicy powders. The amber notes of fresh cocoa and tamarind develop into Frankincense and Arabian coffee. This aroma is especially designed to take your senses on a secret and sensual journey between what you dream of and what you crave for.

Whatever desires and expectations you have from aromatherapy, it is important to make sure you look for high-quality, natural incense to avoid potential health risks from synthetic fragrances.

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Light up your favourite incense.

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While blowing out the flame to alow it to smolder, verbalize a wish or an expectation. Just say it, whisper it, shout it or sing it and let your lips vibrate on this continuous ticke.

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Now focus on the scent and let it guide you into a state of meditation. Close your eyes and let go of any distractions or worries.

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Find your own significance and treasure it.

Inspired from the gentle way in which the Hindu faith supports the individual to relate to the environment, Nourora seeks, sustains and protects connections. With nature, with fellow humans and with eachother’s own representation of the divine.

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