Showing posts with label Astringent. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Astringent. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Alum - Usage and benefits



Fighting oily skin, looking for a alcohol free astringent? Let the Kitchen Cabinet come to the rescue.

Introducing Alum :
Potash Alum, commonly known as Alum is a naturally occurring mineral.Alum has been used as a skincare ingredient since Elizabethan times. It is a very effective Astringent, Anti- Perspirant and mouthwash.

Procedure (for face astringent) :

  • Wash face normally with face wash,
  • Rub a piece of alum on the skin, esp. on areas which produce more oil like nose.
  • Leave for one or two mins and wash normally with water.
Procedure (for Anti-Perspirant):
  • Mix half spoon of alum powder in half bucket of water. 
  • Use this water as last wash.
  • This water can also be used as last wash for hair for very oily hair.
Procedure (for mouthwash):
  • Add half spoon of alum in a glass of water,
  • Gargle as normal.
  • Can be a bit bitter in taste but works well in eliminating bad breath, plaque and teeth whitening.
Stay Beautiful :)
Shweta
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