Bursera Graveolens | Palo Santo or Holy Wood is a natural wood aromatic incense used for centuries by the Incas and indigenous people of the Andes for medicinal purposes, as well as to get rid of evil spirits and misfortune.The shamans in Ecuador and all over South America use the smoke of this wood for purifying and cleansing the energy of a person or a place, specially in ceremonies in the jungle.It has a fine sweet and citrus aroma with underlying notes of frankincense and provides an uplifting scent that raises your vibration in preparation for meditation and allows for a deeper connection to the source of all creation.Use a match or lighter to ignite your Palo Santo. Allow it to burn its tip for about 30 sec to 1 minute and then blow out. The rich smell will also bring peace and clarity to the moment along with good feelings. When finished, place the stick in a fire proof bowl. The glow will end on its own unless you blow on the ember which will keep the smoke going. You can re-light any time and reuse it. These Palo Santo chunks are sustainably wild harvested from a reserve in Peru from naturally fallen trees and branches that lie dead for 4-10 years before they are harvested.

Neroli is an essential oil that is sourced from the flowers on a bitter orange tree most commonly grown in Africa. We source our neroli from an organic farm in Morocco where it is steam-distilled. According to statistics from African Botanics, it takes 1,000 blossoms to product 1 pound of neroli, which explains its often steep price tag.

It'd hard to describe the scent of neroli until you try it for yourself. It's pungent and intoxicating with delicate floral notes with a whiff of citrus and honey. The scent is perfectly balanced which makes sense since the oil itself is known for having a balancing effect on those who wear it.

Today we know more about neroli than ever before, including the wide-ranging effects it can have on the psyche. It can help ease stress, calm nerves and quiet the mind, which is why we added it to our candles.