Beauty & Crown

When we talk about cleaning ears, the first thought that comes to mind is cotton swabs. Did you know that cotton swabs could push the earwax further into the ear and cause more problems as the wax accumulates and solidifies? Ear candling is a practical solution to cleaning your ears sans the risk of ear blockage. The very idea of ear candling can raise doubts and fear, but it honestly works without causing harm.

Ear candling was in vogue thousands of years back in Egypt. It has continued as an effective way of keeping ears clear of excessive wax ever since. Small six-inch long candles that taper at the lower end are inserted into the ear and lighted at the other end. The heat travels along the candle and melts the wax. The melted wax draws out through the air tunnel. The entire process takes no more than 15 minutes.

Ear candling needs to be handled by an expert. You will be made to lie down on one side while the expert places a candle in the ear and lights it. Initially, you might feel nothing happening, but soon may experience some pressure when the built-up wax starts melting, creating a vacuum.  All this while you are under supervision. At the end of the session, the expert removes the candle and breaks it open to show the wax that has been extracted from the ear.

After the other ear is done too, you will experience a feeling of lightness and increased sensitivity to sound, as your ear channels are clear of blockages. People suffering from frequent bouts of sneezing and ear infections might find ear waxing helpful in ridding them of the condition. Healthy people too may have their ears cleaned through ear candling twice a year. You will find a number of spas offering this service at a reasonable price.