Most of us spend time trying to get rid of that sticky, yellow substance in our ears — earwax.
But have you ever stopped to ask why you're cleaning your ears and if you even should?
INSIDER spoke with several specialists to find out what exactly earwax does for the body and why you need it.
●It conditions and protects the skin of the ear canal.
●It keeps debris from entering your ears.
●It acts as an antibacterial and antifungal agent.
●It is a self-cleanser.
As gross as it sounds, earwax leaves your ear at its own pace.
But have you ever stopped to ask why you're cleaning your ears and if you even should?
INSIDER spoke with several specialists to find out what exactly earwax does for the body and why you need it.
●It conditions and protects the skin of the ear canal.
●It keeps debris from entering your ears.
●It acts as an antibacterial and antifungal agent.
●It is a self-cleanser.
As gross as it sounds, earwax leaves your ear at its own pace.
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