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Like any part of the human body, our ears also need care. A common problem that all of us experience is the buildup of wax in our ears and the irritation it causes. If any of you recall, in the generation of our mothers and grandmothers, the rear end of a safety pin or that of a bobby hair pin were used to scoop out wax from the ear. In the generation that followed, the use of cotton ear buds became common.

Just what is earwax? This is a substance that our body produces and it is meant to protect and lubricate our ears. Normally, nothing needs to be done and usually, when we chew our food, the wax is pushed to the outer ear, from where it dries up and is thrown out. However, there may be times when a buildup happens. One must only gently wipe out an excess of it from our outer ear as it can get itchy.

Cotton buds can serve the purpose well, as long as one doesn't push it too much into the earlobe. Care needs to be taken that the cotton too is of good quality. These can also be used for removing makeup. We have curated a list of such buds available on Amazon and which you could find useful. Take a look. 

Amazon Brand - Solimo Cotton Buds

This pack of cotton buds is available in a pack of two and contains 200 sticks. There are three other pack variants available. This is made from 100% natural cotton. It uses soft, gentle and good absorbent cotton, meant for daily use. This product is free from harsh Optical Brightening Agent (OBA; a chemical compound used to give whitening effect to fabric). These buds are suitable for all skin types. Other than ear canal, this can be used to clean areas around the nose, eyes and navel.

Tulips Cotton Ear Buds/Swabs

These ear buds are made from 100% pure cotton. They are naturally soft, absorbent, gentle on the skin and have been dermatologically tested. These buds come with antibacterial ingredients to keep ears clean and fresh for long. They are available in a pack of five and contain 100 sticks. They can be used on all skin types. It can also be used to remove and apply makeup. 

Liveasy Essentials 100% Pure & Soft Cotton Ear Buds

These ear buds come in a pack of 200 sticks and 400 swabs. They are designed for cleaning the outer ear. They are made from 100% pure cotton and are a must-have personal care item. Other than removing earwax, these can also be used for cleaning wounds and for removing makeup. Actually, you can also use them to clean your choicest collectibles.

SSKR Natural Eco-friendly Bamboo Earbuds

This pack of two cotton buds has 100 pieces in each of them. These buds have been made from 100% pure cotton and are high quality dual-tipped cotton buds. They are suitable for use on sensitive skin and for delicate use. Other than cleaning ears, these sticks can be to clean face, applying or removing makeup, first aid, on babies and pets and lots of other uses. This is environment-friendly product as it uses bamboo for making its sticks.

Here's another planet-friendly ear buds option as these buds are biodegradable. While the stick is made from bamboo, the cotton used in the swabs is 100% organic cotton. No plastic has been used in the making of these buds. This pack includes 500 sticks with 1000 swabs. Other than cleaning ear, it can be used for removing makeup, it can be used for cleaning jewelry, ceramics, electronics, fabric decoration, arts and crafts. You can also use it to clean your pets likes cats and dogs.

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