Cotton buds are a staple in many households - but they can actually cause issues when used inside the ears.
Our ears actually clean themselves, but that doesn't stop many of us reaching for cotton buds to give them a deeper clean. Sometimes, it's necessary to give nature a helping hand, and there are a number of methods which are safer and more effective than cotton buds.
Though cotton buds and swabs are commonly used to clean inside the ear, they can actually push wax deeper into the ear canal which leads to build up. They're often the cause of many ear related issues, including infections and, in some cases, injury.
