Candle Ear Wax Removal

Candle ear wax removal is an ancient practice that has been used for centuries in eastern countries such as India and China. These cultures have long reported the benefits of using the wax and have developed special techniques for candle ear wax removal. The practice has reached mainstream North America in the last ten years or so as people have become more concerned about health practices. Candle ear wax is most commonly caused by improper cleanliness, not washing one’s ears properly between candlelight sessions or using wax or other oil based products that may leave behind residue in the ears or surrounding area.

Candle ear wax removal can be done by a professional by removing the wax with a knife or other metal object. Another method is to use a syringe or a funnel created specifically for this purpose. The only negative side effect of this method is that the excess wax in the ears can cause infections if not removed in a timely manner. Another common home method is to swab the inside of the ear canal with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol or talcum powder. This cotton swab will remove the wax if properly applied.

Hopi ear candling is another popular method of candle ear wax removal. In this procedure, the ear is wrapped in a cloth and a candle is placed inside of it. As the candle burns, it removes the wax from the outer skin layer and then sucks it out of the inner skin layer. Some tribes believed that wax would eventually go bad, so they would burn the candle and allow it to cool, at which time the wax would turn black. This process was said to be particularly effective on deaf persons.