An ear doctor explains the dangers of this trendy way to remove earwax — and no, it's not Q-tips. | Business Insider

Point blank: Ear candling is NOT a proven or safe method to clean wax from your ears. Ear candling involves inserting a hollow candle made of fabric coated in wax, paraffin, honey, and sometimes herbs. The candle is inserted in the ear canal and lit. It’s thought that this creates a warm tunnel that draws wax and impurities from the ear. There is no proven evidence for this claim. Ear candling can be dangerous and cause burn injuries to the ear, face, and hair. It can also cause eardrum perforat