Understand how wax melts differ from traditional candles, how they work, and why they deliver rapid fragrance throw in modern homes.
The Anatomy of a Wax Melt
A wax melt (often cast in a segmented snap bar or tart shape) is a concentrated blend of soy plant wax infused with up to 10%–12% fragrance load. Because there is no cotton wick to ignite, wax melts never produce open flames, soot, or smoke.
They are heated indirectly by an electric heating element or a gentle tealight beneath a ceramic dish, making them beloved by college students, pet owners, and busy families.
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