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How LiquiCera Works to Dissolve EarwaxLiquiCera contains docusate which is an emulsifying agent. Emusifying agents work by integrating an oily phase into a water phase (and visa versa). A good example is salad dressings. When left standing you will notice the oily portion of the dressing always sits on top of the watery portion. When you shake the salad dressing, all of a sudden, the two phases (oil and water) integrate with one another. The two phases blend together thanks to an emusifying agent. That's basically the principle behind LiquiCera and earwax. |
Let's have a closer look at the magic behind emulsifying agents. The chemical structure of emulsifiers shows that they have a portion that dissolves well in water and another portion that dissolves well in oil. In other words, emulsifying agents love water and oil. And so, when an emulsifier comes into contact with oil and water (like earwax and the watery treatment solution introduced in the ear canal) it blends the two phases together to create what we call an 'emulsion'.
In much the same way, when LiquiCera comes into contact with earwax, it helps mix the wax into the water solution that it is dissolved in. Essentially, it breaks down the earwax into small droplets that can be mixed with water and the resulting emulsion is flushed out of the ear canal. The result is a clear and open ear canal. Sounds complicated, but it's actually quite simple. |