How far in do we actually have earwax and does ear candling remove all the wax?
Earwax is made in the outer ear canal, which is the area between the fleshy part of the ear that is visible and the middle ear. The skin in the outer ear canal has around 4,000 special glands that produce earwax or cerumen, as it is properly known. The ear canal is self-cleaning – after the wax is produced, it slowly makes its way to the opening of the ear and it either falls out (usually while we sleep) or is removed when we wash. In most people, the outer ear canal makes earwax all the time, so the canal always has enough wax in it. Earwax contains special chemicals that fight off infections that could irritate the skin inside the ear canal. It also acts as a shield between the outside world and the eardrum. When dust, dirt, and other things enter the ear, earwax traps them so they can’t travel any further. Its bitter taste and smell also help to keep insects out! Most people don’t need to do anything special to remove earwax. The ear canal and eardrum are very delicate, and you can
