Ear wax is a mixture of sebum,bacterial debri,squamus epithelial debri and ceruminous secretion called CERUMEN(ear wax).

Do you wonder why it is produced ?

It has an antibacterial effect(due to its pH and enzymes) protecting from infections and has auto cleansing mechanism due to epithelial migration in the ear canal.

It is of two types : Dry (scaly) \ Wet (Brown) wax and the gene responsible is ABCC11 gene.

Wet and Dry Wax

Facts about ear wax :

1.Has Antibacterial effect and its protective

2.Common cause of ringing sensation in the ear

3.Causes aural fullness ,conductive hearing loss and if it is impacted can cause ear pain 

4.Ear canal has auto cleansing property aided by chewing and yawning movements.

Aided by yawning movements

5.It need not be removed unless it causes pain

 6.Wax is called as CERUMEN

 7.Most importantly ONE SHOULD NOT USE EAR BUDS\Q TIPS into the ear as it can traumatise the ear drum.

Never ever use earbuds\Q tips
So if you find wax dont panic Just VISIT an ENT surgeon only when it causes pain.