Debra Wieling

Winter has a way of showing up on the skin before it shows up anywhere else. Hands feel tight after washing. Shins start to itch under jeans. Lips crack. A patch of skin that seemed fine in October suddenly looks red, rough, or flaky in January. Dry winter skin is common, but it is not random. Cold air, indoor heat, hot showers, harsh cleansers, wind, and low humidity all work together to pull moisture from the skin and weaken its protective barrier. For some people, health conditions such as...

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Wax Melts & Nanoparticles vs. Candle Soot: Which Is Safer? Since both wax melts and candles release particles into your air, you’re probably wondering which is the safer bet—and I’d love to give you a simple answer, but the truth’s a bit messier than that. Scented wax melts produce nanoparticles (tiny molecules that float through the air and into your lungs) through a chemical reaction between fragrance oils and ozone. Candles release soot, carcinogens, and heavy metals when they burn. Both...