Useful little remedy, which many people rate. Can't go wrong for a couple of quid surely?
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WHAT IS ALUM The alum is a 100% natural dried crystal mineral of (potassium) alum. It is the original antiseptic aftershave which contains mineral salts that were originally used by the Egyptians more than 4,000 thousand years ago for its healing and antiseptic molecules inside the block.
DIRECTION FOR USE: Used after a shave which is rubbed over the wet face, closing up any nicks or scratches due to the astringent properties.
WHERE ELSE CAN THE ALUM BE USED: 'Spots and Pimples': Apply directly to the affected area last thing at night to control and cure a spotty complexion. An Alum can be used as an astringent for oily complexions. 'Antiperspirant / Deodorant / Excess Sweating': An Alum is ideal for those who wish to use a natural antiperspirant. Simply apply the Alum to the underarms for a totally reliable, natural, antiperspirant. Highly effective in controlling excess sweating.
Pop into your local middle eastern supermarket... youll get an alum block for £2 or less.
AR2012
30 Jan 171#1
better to get a osama block imo. lasts longer and can cover wider area onthe ole face
ratsdomino to AR2012
31 Jan 17#11
apparently these sticks, while working out more expensive, are more concentrated so more effective at stopping the bleeding on small cuts and more portable so you can take it out and about on walks for ease
OB1 to AR2012
31 Jan 171#15
This'll last for years! I imagine a block would last many lifetimes
feckineejit
31 Jan 17#14
Cheers op I'll give it a try
tightasagnatschu
31 Jan 171#12
Surely that is not quite right. An Alum block is purely that - a block of 100% Alum.
A sachet of sugar or salt is no more concentrated than a bag, is a fair analogy.
tafarrant
31 Jan 17#10
As already said full block is probably better value, and will last for a long time.
nice splash of Thayers after use..
shalton
31 Jan 172#9
I just use a styptic when I nick myself shaving - just on the actual cut. Then leave it for a while then wash off. My stick is (probably) a minging 30 years old (or thereabouts).
Just wet the tip of the stick dab on the cut area, rinse the end of the stick and allow to dry.
mcek
31 Jan 171#8
no indication of size/weight, 10g? 12g stick.
if i was going to get something like this, i would buy a bigger block, the same as i buy 100 blades instead of 5.
perhaps https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01M0MIR5I?psc=1
seems a better price/weight offer, 2 x 120g, free delivery.
mymymy
31 Jan 17#7
ha ha this thread is going to take an interesting turn :smiley:
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Description
WHAT IS ALUM The alum is a 100% natural dried crystal mineral of (potassium) alum. It is the original antiseptic aftershave which contains mineral salts that were originally used by the Egyptians more than 4,000 thousand years ago for its healing and antiseptic molecules inside the block.
DIRECTION FOR USE: Used after a shave which is rubbed over the wet face, closing up any nicks or scratches due to the astringent properties.
WHERE ELSE CAN THE ALUM BE USED: 'Spots and Pimples': Apply directly to the affected area last thing at night to control and cure a spotty complexion. An Alum can be used as an astringent for oily complexions. 'Antiperspirant / Deodorant / Excess Sweating': An Alum is ideal for those who wish to use a natural antiperspirant. Simply apply the Alum to the underarms for a totally reliable, natural, antiperspirant. Highly effective in controlling excess sweating.
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A sachet of sugar or salt is no more concentrated than a bag, is a fair analogy.
nice splash of Thayers after use..
Just wet the tip of the stick dab on the cut area, rinse the end of the stick and allow to dry.
if i was going to get something like this, i would buy a bigger block, the same as i buy 100 blades instead of 5.
perhaps https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01M0MIR5I?psc=1
seems a better price/weight offer, 2 x 120g, free delivery.
http://womenenhancements.com/alum-uses-for-tightening-loose-vagina-again-temporarily/