Greene Acre Soaps

Mass produced wax melts and candles from who knows where are often problematic. There usually is no information on the containers as to what wax or fragrance types are used. Purchase your candles and wax melts from those who openly include this information. Clean waxes (coconut, soy, etc) and phthalate-free fragrance oils are what you should be looking for.

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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Fall and apples! My newly made, manly-size, Cinnamon Apple soap bars will be ready October 28th. Limited quantity. Preorder is welcome.

"Fall Ya'll" soap bars. Limited quantity. Available October 28th.

New Fall candles and melts. 100% USA soy wax, cotton wicks, phthalate free fragrance oils.

Thanks to all the friends, family and dental patients who supported Greene Acre Soaps in 2024. We are donating $300 to The Samaritan's Purse this year for their help in the Western NC Helene disaster clean up.

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Another order filled! Freshly made, thick, moisturizing lotion for winter stressed skin and lip butters for winter dry lips are ready to be enjoyed. Our specialty is the avoidance of chemicals in all our products. Our preservatives include a non-hormone disruptor. (Please ask for it when ordering)

Just made these candles for a customer! I'm loving the new verse stickers with a message for the Christmas season!♥️

Christmas soaps are ready for ordering! ($8 each) These make thoughtful gifts as a reminder of the gift of a Savior who left His Heavenly throne to be born as a helpless babe to redeem His creation from sin. (A percentage of this years total sales will be donated to Samaritan's Purse for the western North Carolina mountains ongoing restoration) Message me on FB for ordering or go to greene-acre-soaps.weebly.com for all my other available items.

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