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

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

But new research shows that the supposed stress-reducing and mood-enhancing effects of scented products may come with ...

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 ...

We want our houses to smell nice and be spotlessly clean. We use all sorts of commercially available products like air ...