Scented wax melts are often marketed as safer alternatives to candles because they’re flame- and smoke-free. But in a study ...

A recent study published in the ACS' Environmental Science & Technology Letters found that aroma compounds released from the ...

A new study shows that scented wax melts can create indoor particle pollution comparable with “diesel engines” ...

You might want to think twice about setting the mood with a scented wax melt (or at least open a window at the same time): a ...

The study challenges the perception that scented wax melts are a safer alternative to combustion-based candles ...

Aroma compounds released from the scented wax melts can react with ozone in indoor air to form potentially toxic particles, ...

Candles are popular, but they do pose risks due to fire and smoke. While scented wax melts that release aroma with out flames ...

Remember how you switched to those cute little wax melts because they seemed safer than candles? Surprise! Turns out you've ...

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 ...

Discover how wax melts work and the potential air quality issues when used indoors, along with expert recommendations.

As traditional candles burn, they can contribute to indoor air pollution by emitting volatile compounds and smoke, which may pose inhalation risks.