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
Shweta
