Can you put bio oil in your ear?

If you’re wondering whether it’s safe to put bio oil in your ear, you’ve come to the right place. But before we delve into that, let’s take a step back and explore what bio oil is.

What Is Bio Oil?

Bio oil is a skincare product that claims to help with various skin concerns such as stretch marks, scars, and aging skin. It’s made up of a blend of oils like soybean oil and sunflower seed oil along with other ingredients such as vitamins A and E.

Can You Put Bio Oil on Open Wounds?

This might seem irrelevant but stay tuned because there’s more context coming later! Bio oil shouldn’t be applied directly onto open wounds as it could cause an infection. That being said…

Why Would Someone Want to Put Bio Oil in Their Ear?

Good question! While most people use bio oil topically on their body, some individuals have found that applying it inside their ear can help alleviate dryness or itchiness caused by excessive wax buildup or eczema flare-ups.

According to professional ENT (ear nose throat) specialists from Tristate ENT LLC-based in Pennsylvania (Disclaimer this may not apply everywhere) – putting any foreign substance inside one’s ear canal has inherent risks.

In fact, the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery does NOT recommend placing anything inside one’s ear for multiple reasons:
The object inserted may block the natural cleaning process which leads to accumulation of wax causing infections.
Inappropriate instruments used pose significant risk for perforation/damage to tympanic membrane
And wait there’s more … Any aberrant interaction between the substances from outside – like water getting trapped– leads undesirable consequences.

Beyond these general guidelines/ recommendations here are few things you need to keep in mind while exploring alternative treatments:

Always Consult a Doctor

If you’re experiencing any issues with your ear, it’s important to consult a doctor before trying out any home remedies. They can diagnose the issue and recommend appropriate treatment.

Be Vigilant About What You Put in Your Ear

The skin inside the ear canal is very sensitive, which means you need to be careful about what you put inside. Abrupt or irregular contact of solvent materials tends to damage gentle tissues and lead to bigger problems.

So if anyone tells you putting bio oil in your ear is harmless don’t forget whom 2016 Ig Nobel Award for ENT went?

Well look no further as Myringitis Bullosa Viralis (Yes that’s an obscure scientific name) won this award after demonstrating how commonly found objects like hearing aids produce subsonic soundwaves capable of insect-repulsive effects!

Cleanliness Is Key

If you do decide on using bio oil (or any other substance) on/in your ears make sure everything is clean- hands , instruments, cloth whatever comes in contact should be hygienic (duh)

While there are some anecdotal accounts of people successfully treating their dry/itchy ears with bio oil -the doctors’ recommendations must not be overlooked. It’s never worth risking permanent auditory damage by self-prescribing unscientific solutions.

Save yourself from unwanted medical deviance –we’ve all read horror stories! Stick to general best practices recommended by medical professionals when unsure rather than going rogue.

Stay safe whilst being quirky!

P.S: This does not imply we endorse anything other than established medical authorities advice so refrain from replying stating “Got my solution through Bio Oil”

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