Scented wax melts, often marketed as a safer alternative to candles, can produce as many ultrafine air particles as diesel engines or gas stoves when used in homes These nanoparticles form when ...

A new study from Purdue University found that while wax melts may appear to be healthier than burning a scented candle, the terpenes released result in “significant” indoor particle pollution.

New research reveals scented wax melts produce three times more harmful particles than candles. Learn the hidden risks and ...

As traditional candles burn, they can contribute to indoor air pollution by emitting volatile compounds and smoke, which may pose inhalation risks. Scented wax melts are often marketed as safer ...

CSC's Candle Bakery's handmade dessert-style (soy-based) candles and wax melts look good enough to eat. Owner Courtney ...

Simon Spichak finished his MSc at University College Cork, where he studied the interactions between the microbes in the gut and the brain. He became interested in science communication during his ...

According to a new study published in Occurrence, Fate, and Transport of Contaminants in Indoor Air and Atmosphere, some scented home goods, particularly flame-free candles like wax melts ...

Kelly Madole makes soy wax candles and wax melts. She started South Shore Scents Co. two years ago. The magic of candle-making happens inside her Sayville apartment. "I use all-natural ingredients, ...

This challenges the belief that scented wax melts are safer than combustion-based candles. The study was published in the ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology Letters. There have been ...

As traditional candles burn, they can contribute to indoor air pollution by emitting volatile compounds and smoke, which may pose inhalation risks. Scented wax melts are often marketed as safer ...