As traditional candles burn, they can contribute to indoor air pollution by emitting volatile compounds and smoke, which may pose inhalation risks. Scented wax melts are often marketed as safer ...

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

For many home décor enthusiasts, wax melts represent the perfect solution for adding delightful scents to living spaces without the fire hazards associated with traditional candles. These small ...

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 ...

CSC's Candle Bakery's handmade dessert-style candles and wax melts look good enough to eat. Owner Courtney Orlicki's ...

When you light the wick of the candle, the heat from the flame melts the wax near the wick, according to the National Candle Association. The wick then draws up the liquid wax to the flame ...

This candle warmer uses warming plates to heat candles from the bottom up and also has a warming dish to melt bricks of wax. The golden bronze design is stylish and will complement your home decor ...

Frustrated at the sight of a tunnelled candle? There’s an easy way to level out the wax — and it just requires one common kitchen item. Whether it’s a bright summer’s day or a dark wintry ...

This challenges the belief that scented wax melts are safer than combustion-based candles. The study was published in the ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology Letters. There have been ...