There are a few different types of wax. The first and most common is paraffin, which you’ll find in lots of mainstream options like Yankee Candle and Bath & Body Works. Paraffin holds scent well ...

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 ...

Scented wax melts, often marketed as a safer alternative ... The research also revealed that homes with lower ventilation rates – a common feature in energy-efficient buildings – saw higher ...

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 ...

But when you’re inside, the products you use to make your home smell good—like wax melts, air fresheners ... fragrances that cause pollution. These scented household products emit volatile ...

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 ...