Shannon Waddoups, Young Living Essential Oils Independent Distributor

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Recent research from Purdue University found that using scented wax melts can produce indoor air pollution in the form of nanoparticles that is comparable in concentration and respiratory exposure to emissions from diesel engines. This finding challenges the perception that flameless scented products are a safer alternative to burning candles.

Unlike diesel fumes, which come from combustion, wax melts produce nanoparticles through a chemical reaction. Scented wax melts release high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), specifically fragrant compounds called terpenes, when heated. The terpenes react with naturally occurring ozone in the indoor air. The product of this reaction is new nanoparticle formation.

A study published in Environmental Science and Technology Letters found that scented wax melts created nanoparticle concentrations similar to those emitted by gas stoves, scented candles and diesel and natural gas engines.

Respiratory tract modeling showed that the particles created by wax melts resulted in dose rates comparable to those from sources like diesel engines. The small size to these nanoparticles allows them to pe*****te deep into the lungs.

Scented wax melts also contain endocrine disruptors like phthalates, which are chemicals found in fragrances that can interfere with hormones. A 2025 American Chemical Society study highlighted that compounds released from scented wax melts can react with indoor air to form potentially harmful particles, and other research confirms volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as formaldehyde and benzene can be released from these products.

Endocrine disruption is a huge concern as it can lead to extreme hormonal imbalances, infertility, metabolic disorders, developmental abnormalities, reduced brain function, weakening of the immune system, and even is linked to increased cancer risk.

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A high school student in the U.S. made headlines after discovering that oregano oil outperformed amoxicillin in killing bacteria — with just a single drop eliminating 100% of the test sample. Researchers attribute its power to compounds like carvacrol and thymol, which attack bacterial cell membranes and disrupt DNA activity, making it difficult for pathogens to survive.

Even more intriguing, studies suggest oregano oil might work synergistically with antibiotics, boosting their effectiveness and potentially providing a new weapon against antibiotic-resistant superbugs. While this discovery opens exciting doors for natural medicine, experts stress that more clinical trials are needed before it can replace conventional treatments.

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