What is ear wax? By Pure Matters Earwax, also called cerumen, is
naturally produced by the outer part of the ear canal to keep
the ear clean. It performs this task by trapping dust and sand
particles before they reach the eardrum. Wax also coats the
fragile skin of the ear canal and acts as a water repellent.
Accumulated wax usually migrates to the ear opening, dries up,
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