Some people experience more dry skin than others and sometimes this can even extend to your ears. Dry skin can make you feel itchy, irritated and cause the skin to shed and become cracked. When it comes to keeping your ears moisturised, it’s good to know what is a safe method and what isn’t safe.
Safe Methods
- Olive oil is a popular and safe option to keep your ears moisturised. The gentleness of the oil can help to avoid drying out your ears.
- Coconut oil is another popular option which can be used all over your body, including your ears. Coconut oil is very gentle for the skin and ears, and it can even help with reducing irritation.
- Mineral oils are generally safe to use for dry ears and helps to keep them moisturised. Although this shouldn’t be used too often
Dangerous Methods
- Cotton buds can actually cause irritation in the ear canal and should be avoided being inserted. They can also push earwax deeper into the ear causing further dryness and damage. These should only be used to clean the outer ear.
- Hydrogen Peroxide is a commonly used method, however, frequent use can can dry out the ears causing further irritation and even sore spots.
- Long, sharp objects such as hairpins, or other anything similar can cause injury inside the ears and should be avoided.
By choosing safe methods over dangerous ones, you can avoid any risks and injury to your ears. Safer methods can help keep your ears from becoming dry and stay moisturised at all times.
