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A metered dose spray of pharmaceutical-grade olive oil, tea tree oil and mineral oil to protect ears from water trapping while swimming.
How to Use EarolSwim® Where to Buy EarolSwim®
EarolSwim® acts as an invisible ear plug, protecting the ears from water ingress during water-based activities such as swimming, scuba diving and even showering. Particularly when swimming in unhygienic water, preventing water trapping, which could lead to Otitis Externa and other bacterial infections in the ears is highly important, and EarolSwim® makes this possible.
Applied before entering the water, EarolSwim® is clinically proven to reduce the incidence of trapped water in the ears, soothe irritation and help reduce the feeling of fullness in the ears.
Because of the natural ingredients in EarolSwim®, it is suitable for most people to use. There are currently no known side effects to any of the ingredients in this product. EarolSwim® contains no hydrogen peroxide.
EarolSwim® is the only over-the-counter product for waterproofing the ears while swimming that is suitable for use with children from 12 months old.
This product is suitable for all ages, containing only gentle olive and tea tree oils: no solvents or animal products.
As we age, our ears become more susceptible to infection and trapped water. EarolSwim® is a preventative spray for all ages.
Any water-sports person can prevent trapped water which can lead to ear infections with the natural barrier created by EarolSwim®
EarolSwim® is the perfect solution to protect your ears against ingress of unhygienic water and is clinically proven to protect against water trapping in the ears. Apply EarolSwim® to both ears before entering the water.
Open the ear canal by gently lifting and pulling outwards on the upper ear.
Actuate EarolSwim® once into each ear prior to entering the water.
Massage the small bump on the outside of the ear.
Whilst moving the jaw up and down, and left to right.
To create a waterproof barrier in the ear, just one spray of EarolSwim® in each ear will work immediately. This is because oil and water do not mix; EarolSwim® creates an “invisible ear plug” which stops water from entering the inner ear from the moment it is applied for a minimum of six hours.
One spray of EarolSwim® Tea Tree Oil, in each ear, used before entering the water will last for at least six hours2. There is no need to keep applying the product during the same session. It is safe to use EarolSwim® daily, as there are currently no known side effects.
Because oil is hydrophobic, it will not mix easily with water3. When the inner ear is coated with the oil in EarolSwim®, water is not able to pass through.
EarolSwim® is readily available, as an over-the-counter product supplied by many UK retailers and pharmacies. Read more about where to buy Earol® products.
Your ears are highly sensitive and complex organs, and looking after them is as important as any other personal hygiene. It is recommended4 to clean the outer ear regularly with warm soapy water and a gentle cloth, but you should never insert objects smaller than your elbow into the ear canal.5
Using EarolSwim® before swimming, scuba-diving or playing water sports reduces the risk of water trapping, which could lead to bacterial infections such as Otitis Externa.
Browse our Ear Care Advice section to read more about how to look after your ears.
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1 Olive oil is a natural product and has wide daily applications. As such, no side effects have been reported with this product or with this product interacting with other medicines. However, this product should not be used if you have a sensitivity or allergy to vegetable or mineral oils.
2 Data held on file.
3 Southall N.T., Dill K. A., Haymet A. D. J, ‘A View of the Hydrophobic Effect’ in J. Phys. Chem. B 2002, 106, 3, 521–533, https://doi.org/10.1021/jp015514e
4 Recommendation from Hilary Harkin, Key Opinion Leader for Earol®.
5 Dean L. ‘Don’t put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear: the genetics of ear wax.’ 2006 Oct 11. In: Dean L, McEntyre J, editors. Coffee Break: Tutorials for NCBI Tools [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Center for Biotechnology Information (US); 1999-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
