Wax melts are small pieces of wickless wax that have been infused with fragrant oils. The scent of these oils is released ...

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 ...

The research, published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters, reveals that scented wax melts actually generate significantly more indoor air pollution than traditional candles.

Fragranced products and cooking generate harmful nanoscale pollutants indoors, posing potential health risks. Purdue researchers emphasize the need for better air quality awareness and regulation.

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 ...

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 ...

Though you might burn some wax melts or use an essential oil diffuser ... it’s actually those fragrances that cause pollution. These scented household products emit volatile organic compounds ...

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 research found that aroma compounds released from the scented wax melts can react with ozone in indoor air to form potentially toxic particles. This challenges the belief that scented wax ...

(Left:) Stock image of melted scented candle wax; (Right:) Exhaust from an engine.