Earwax is a waxy material produced by glands inside the ear. It helps keep our ears healthy and clean ... for wax removal. These may soften or loosen the wax so it can work its way out naturally.
It protects the ears from bacteria and external agents that can harm it when they go in by keeping it clean and lubricated ... lean the opposite way for the water and wax to trickle down.
An curved arrow pointing right. NYU Otologist Erich Voigt explains the proper way to clean wax out of your ears. Many people think Q-tips can help keep ears clean, but this isn't the case.