Everyone has come across him one, the alum bar or Alum on his Dutch. Aluin is a salt, a merger of potassium and aluminum sulfate and has been used for different application for ages. We also find it in the care for the man, it is known as the resort after shaving.
Advantages Alum Bar
You use the alum bar as after shave, it does more than a regular after shave and is also cheaper. The Alum Bar has the following features:
- Stops bleeding and disinfecting shawes
- Calms and restores the skin after shaving
- Alum neutralizes the shaving soap and prevents the skin from drying out
- Close the pores
- Gives a fresh feeling to your skin
- It doesn't smell
- Very mild in effect, so also very suitable for sensitive skin
You know Alum Miscchien from the Barbier, it uses it when a shaving wound has arisen. By wet the alum stick and applying directly to the shaving wound, the bleeding is set and the wound is closed. It is a centuries old, who has conquered its permanent place at the Barbier.
How to use
The alum bar is found in various forms. You can get alum as a light stick, for small shaving wounds and to use locally. You make the alum bar moist and let the damp stick rest on the wound for a while. The blood will solidify and the wound heals immediately.
Alum is also available is blocks or bars. These are often used as after shave for complete skin. You can wet the alum block and let it go over your skin.
In addition to the alum bar is ideal when shaving, it is used for multiple application. Alum neutralizes odors and is therefore widely used in deodorants. With the disinfecting effect of alum, it also works very well for pimples and acne. Even runners use alum to rub their feet to prevent blisters and irritations while walking.
In short, a small panacea.