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Product Description

    This alum  stone can be used to great effect both during and after shaving. Being an astringent and antiseptic, it is excellent for immediate remedy of nicks and cuts. After shaving it has a styptic effect, closing the pores to leave skin soft and smooth while simultaneously cleansing, toning and acting as a soothing balm. Contains Alum (a haemostatic) and Potassium (a natural antiseptic). 

 Alum is referred to a class of chemical compounds, and also to a specific chemical compound which is the potash alum. But, mentioned in this article are the uses of potash alum. Potash alum is obtained by a common process, where leaching of alumina from bauxite is done and then is reacted with potassium sulfate. However, potash alum is also found in naturally occurring alunite and kalinite minerals. Let us look at the different alum uses.

Potash alum can be found in various forms. The various forms of potash alum found are crystal, cubes, pencil, powder, etc. Given below are the uses of powdered and crystal alum.

Aftershave:
In rock form, alum is used as an aftershave, due to its astringent property. It can be rubbed on freshly shaved face, and its astringent property helps in preventing and reducing bleeding caused due to minor cuts.

 Deodorant and Excessive Sweating:
Potassium alum is also known as crystal deodorant, and is used widely as a deodorant, and a solution for excessive sweating problem. This naturally occurring mineral salt, helps to suppress the underarm bacteria.