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 ...

Fill your home with the warmth and magic of autumn with these pumpkin spice wax melts whenever you like! They make your space ...

Aroma compounds released from the scented wax melts can react with ozone in indoor air to form potentially toxic particles, researchers have warned. The study challenges the perception that scented ...

Still, the study authors said their discoveries “challenges” the narrative that wax melts are a safer alternative to combustion-based candles. Per the National Candle Association, $3.14 ...

Aroma compounds released from the scented wax melts can react with ozone in indoor air to form potentially toxic particles, researchers have warned. The study challenges the perception that ...

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 ...

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 ...

Frustrated at the sight of a tunnelled candle? There’s an easy way to level out the wax — and it just requires one common kitchen item. Whether it’s a bright summer’s day or a dark wintry ...