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

When you make your house smell good, you’re also polluting the air—and hurting your lungs. When you walk outside, you might ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...