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

The kind of language that brands use to describe the best scented candles online can tend to be a bit, well, flowery—if not ...

A new study found that wax melts release more air pollutants than candles—comparable to gas stoves and diesel engines. Researchers previously found that other scented products, like cleaners and oil ...

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 ...

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

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

Scented candles release harmful chemicals that may affect respiratory health. Experts share 5 ways to enjoy fragrances safely without compromising air quality.

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 ...

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 ...

Out with the heavy, cozy scents that pair perfectly with cuddling on the couch on a chilly day, and in with something light, ...