How Ear Candles Work

The leading brand (Hopi) ear candles are made from the natural ingredients of beeswax, honey extracts, sage, St Johns Wort, chamomile, beta-carotene and organically grown flax.

Ear candles work on a chimney principle, drawing any impurities to the surface where they can be gently removed.

They equalise the pressure in the head and ears, making them suitable for most conditions.

Secretion flow is gently stimulated and the vapour collects and removes impurities or deposits.

Most of the vapours are carried away through the candle "chimney", although some of them can be found in the condensed candle wax residue after removal from the ear, or could even work their way up to the surface 24-48 hours after.