MANY people have been ditching candles in favour of wax melts. The wick-less, scented pieces of wax that melt over warm water tend to be cheaper and more often than not will last longer in your home.

A FORMER nail technician has built a successful homemade beauty business offering bath, body and fragrance products.

When you walk outside, you might be concerned about how a nearby idling car or a faraway factory are polluting the air you breathe. But when you’re inside, the products you use to make your home smell ...

A FORMER nail technician has built a successful homemade beauty business offering bath, body and fragrance products.

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 ...

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 ...

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