There are many misconceptions about ear coning that we do not support. Science has disproved many of these claims and hopefully will continue to help us clear the smoke surrounding this relaxing, natural tradition that has withstood the test of time. The majority of candle manufacturers use paraffin wax, a petroleum by-product, and conventionally grown cotton, one of the most chemically laden crops in the world. Many of the beeswax ear candles on the market are actually a blend of paraffin and beeswax. We use certified organic beeswax and certified organic cotton, nothing else. For beeswax to be certified organic, no drugs or chemicals are allowed in or around the bees or their hives. Even the land within the bees' 3 mile flying radius must be certified organic. No pesticides, herbic