They said the risk seemed to be linked to the scented wax melts. “In the experiments, the main VOCs emitted from the wax melts were terpenes, such as monoterpenes and monoterpenoids.

Scented wax melts are often marketed as safer alternatives to candles because they’re flame- and smoke-free. But in a study in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology Letters, researchers describe how ...

New research found that wax melts, considered safer for air quality than candles, actually release as many air pollutants as gas stoves and car engines. Here's what experts recommend to keep the ...

The researchers conducted experiments on 15 commercially available wax melts, both unscented and scented (e.g., lemon, papaya, tangerine and peppermint), in the model house.

Asia Pacific is growing at a faster rate due to the growth of e-commerce sectors and the awareness of the wax components and how they affect the environment. Consequently, APAC is anticipated to ...

The particles eminating from burning scented wax melts indoors can create a “tremendous amount” of indoor air pollution — similar to pollution caused by diesel engines. “If you’re using ...

A new study shows that scented wax melts can create indoor particle pollution on par with “diesel engines” Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. Her work has previously appeared in ...

How to make wax melts in six simple steps Credit: Yankee Candle Step 1 - Prepare your space Clear a surface in your kitchen so you have plenty of space. Move any items you don't want wax on out of ...