When used correctly, ear candling can be a secure and effective treatment for the build-up of earwax.
However, it is recommended you get a friend to do this for you, for safety reasons.
To effectively use an ear candle, lie down on your side and get a friend to place the ear candle just inside the ear canal.
When they light the candle, this will create a gentle suction, caused by the combination of warm and cold air moving through the hollow centre, which draws out the wax and any other impurities from the inner ear.