Everyone has come across it at some point, the Alum Bar or Alum in Dutch. Alum is a salt, a combination of potassium and aluminum sulfate, and has been used for various applications for a long time. We also find it in the Grooming for men, it is known as the remedy after the Shaving.
Benefits of Alum Bar
You use the Alum Bar as an After Shave, it does more than a regular after shave and is also cheaper. The Alum Bar has the following properties:
- Stops bleeding and disinfects shaving wounds
- Soothes and heals the skin after the Shaving
- Alum neutralizes the Shaving Soap and prevents skin dehydration
- Closes the pores
- Gives a Fresh feeling to your skin
- It has no scent
- Very mild in action, making it very suitable for sensitive skin
You might know Alum from the barber, who uses it when a shaving cut occurs. By wetting the Alum stick and applying it directly to the shaving wound, the bleeding is stopped, and the wound is sealed. It is an age-old remedy that has secured its place at the barber.
How to use
The Alum Bar comes in different forms. You can get Alum as a spot stick, for small shaving wounds and for localized use. You then moisten the Alum Bar and let the damp stick rest on the wound for a moment. The blood will clot, and the wound heals immediately.
Alum is also available in blocks or bars. These are often used as after shave for the entire skin. You can wet the Alum block and let it go over your skin.
Besides being ideal for the Shaving, the Alum Bar is used for multiple applications. Alum neutralizes odors and is therefore widely used in Deodorants. With the disinfecting action of Alum, it also works very well for pimples and acne. Even runners use Alum to rub on their Feet to prevent blisters and irritations during running.
In short, a small wonder remedy.