Alum is a type of mineral. Talking about its chemical name, it is called potassium aluminum sulphate. Crystalline and odorless alum which has many properties like antiseptic, antibiotic, anti-trichomonas. For this reason alum is considered very beneficial. Alum is used in most of the homes on cuts or minor wounds etc. Many people also use alum on their face for skin care, but if they do not have the right information, it can cause harm to the skin.
Alum is applied on the face after shaving in the salon and if there is a cut etc. Apart from being beneficial for health, alum is also very beneficial for the skin, provided you know the right method. So let us know what are the benefits and disadvantages of applying alum on the face?
These are the benefits of applying alum on the face
Alum is considered effective in stopping bleeding due to injury, hence it is also used after shave, so that there is no fear of infection due to cuts anywhere. Alum is also useful for skin cleaning. Talking about its benefits, it helps in removing facial wrinkles, fine lines and acne etc. For this, you can dip a big piece of alum in water and massage it on the face with light hands, but do not do it for too long and wash the face with plain water.
Alum removes sweat and bad breath
By using alum, one can get rid of bad breath, pain in teeth, gums and bad smell of sweat. To get rid of the smell of sweat, take a bath by adding alum powder in water. If you have toothache or bad breath, then put alum in hot water and gargle.
These can be disadvantages
Facial skin is very sensitive and delicate, hence alum can be harsh for your skin and if you are not aware, its use can cause rashes, redness, itching and irritation on the skin. People who have dry skin should avoid using alum on their face, because it can reduce the natural oil of the skin and your face can become drier than before. Even if there is a problem of puffiness on the face and under the eyes, one should avoid using alum, otherwise the problem may worsen.
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