Alum stone is no longer presented for its antiperspirant properties. Yet the stone still contains many more qualities that deserve to be recognized. It comes in the form of an odorless translucent crystal. Its use dates back to ancient Egypt by alchemists and goldsmiths.
The properties of alum are found in many deodorants on the market. Indeed, alum has astringent properties, it tightens the pores. Applied locally, it prevents the development of bacteria and therefore bad smells. Its application is simple. Just moisten the stone and apply it under the armpits and you're done.
For those who would like to use a scented and organic deodorant, all they need to do is add a few drops of essential oils. Otherwise, as an odorless product, alum goes perfectly with perfume. The icing on the cake, alum does not leave traces on clothes. The product is also effective for the feet. Whether after the shower, or in foot baths, alum stone is the ideal solution to alleviate sweating problems. Other areas of the body suffering from sweating can also be treated with alum stone.
Apart from the problems of perspiration, the alum stone solves the little hassles of daily beauty. Thanks to its healing properties, alum can very well replace aftershave. No more irritation, redness and ingrown hairs. In addition, it helps to delay hair regrowth. Its application remains simple, we pass a blow of moistened alum stone on the skin after shaving and it soothes small cuts and irritations. Little trick, before electric shaving, pass the moistened stone to facilitate the cut.
For hair removal, alum powder can be incorporated into a homemade wax recipe. Once the caramel is obtained, add a little alum powder and the recipe is ready to use. Due to its healing properties, it helps relieve the little sores of everyday life. For small local cuts, small pimples or even canker sores and painful gums, alum acts as a miracle product. To give a little boost to the face, a small passage of alum allows the pores to tighten and keep a healthy glow.
Alum stone is generally purchased in organic stores, pharmacies and parapharmacies. It is presented in stick, stick, small block and powder form. A commercially offered share of alum lasts nearly a year for personal use.
Care must be taken to choose the alum stone specified "potassium alum", which is natural. Indeed, synthetic versions are specified "ammonium alum" and made from ammonium salts and aluminum salts.
If the natural product is harmless to health, the synthetic one, manufactured industrially, is harmful because of its chemical components. To store alum, provide a dry place because the stone is very sensitive to humidity.
