Traditional Ingredients
Crafted intentionally
traditional
ingredients
elevating your experience with the highest quality woods and herbs
No fillers, additives, or synthetic fragrances
Most incense sold today are made of sawdust or charcoal glued to a bamboo stick and dipped in DPG and fragrance oils. Oftentimes, incense you find at the store don’t contain any of the actual ingredients they claim to smell like, just fragrances that replicate the aroma.
We wanted to get back to our roots, which is why our incense is made with 100% natural woods, resins, herbs, and flowers, the same way our ancestors have enjoyed for thousands of years.
dedication to quality farming
We understand that we reap what we sow. Wherever available, we choose USDA Organic to minimize the pesticides and herbicides getting into our plants, soil, and water. While some ingredients don’t have enough demand or competition for farms to pursue USDA certifications, we do our best to ensure their values align with ours. We prioritize working with smaller farms for ingredients that can be grown locally.
Sustainabilty
At our core
Founded on the pillars of sustainabiility
Sustainability is a big buzzword. We won’t just say we’re sustainable, we want to back it up.
There are three foundational pillars to the field of sustainability, which are ecological, social, and economic.
For a business to truly be sustainable, all three areas must be considered and addressed.
Ecological
In respect for our impact on ecosystems around the world, Incense Witch is committed to not using tree or plant species that are endangered or illegally harvested. This is why you will not see ingredients like frankincense in our recipes. While it is a sacred ingredient, if drastic conservation actions aren't taken, the boswellia (frankincense) tree population could decrease by 90% in the next 50 years due to overharvesting and lack of young trees. Until their population is stable, we cannot offer them in our products with a clear conscience.
Social
Most mass produced incense cause headaches and irritates people’s lungs due to the harsh artificial ingredients. Although breathing smoke has some level of risk, by using only high quality, natural ingredients, our customers can savor the same pure smoke our ancestors have enjoyed for thousands of years.
Additionally, in respect for our impact to indigenous communities, we have chosen to direct our customers to indigenous owned businesses for items like sweetgrass and white sage.
Economic
As a business we balance charging enough that we are able to keep our business running, make the highest quality product, and keep our pricing affordable to the average home. Our prices are higher than most incense. There is careful consideration to ensure that we can continue doing our work while you get an incredible product.
Additionally, 10% of our net profits are donated to nonprofits to protect and rehabilitate ecosystems that are home to at-risk and endangered incense species.
“It’s easy to make a buck. It’s a lot harder to make a difference.”
~ Tom Brokaw