Olive oil is rich in triglycerides (oleic acid, palmitic acid, linoleic acid) and phenolic compounds. Its hydrophobic nature allows it to penetrate the lipid matrix of cerumen.
Olive oil can leave a non-volatile residue that adheres to the EAC skin, potentially trapping debris and paradoxically contributing to future impaction. olive oil and earwax
The Emollient Efficacy of Olive Oil in the Management of Cerumen Impaction: A Review of Mechanisms and Clinical Evidence Olive oil is rich in triglycerides (oleic acid,