If the person’s condition is severe, sessions 24 hours apart are fine. It takes the ear 24 hours to replace its protective coating of wax, so it is not recommended that ear candling be done every day or use too many candles in one day. Maintenance can be done with the change of seasons, once or twice a year. Each person is different and some common sense must be used to decide when ear candling is appropriate. Generally, children and men have more earwax and might want to be done a little more often than women.

Ear candling is an excellent ear cleansing practice but it must be used with caution. Ear wax candle s can sometimes be dangerous when improperly used. When properly used ear candles are great at removing a plug or excess buildup. Peroxide can be used to remove any remaining external wax. Peroxide is an excellent external agent that keeps things clean. Impacted wax must be cleaned or it could lead to infection. Bee wax candles seem to be less toxic than paraffin wax. Bee s produces a natural wax. Excessive wax can be emulsified with mineral oil. Mineral oil should not be used in the presence of a flame. Online there are various kit s one can use to flush the ear canal. The cleaner your ear the less susceptible you will be to infection. Infections are usually problem s of sanitation. Professional opinions should be seriously considered before trying ear candling.