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Beauty and health benefits of alum for skin whitening
Alum is also known as phitkari. The alum benefits of skin whitening is a well-known secret. In fact, you may know that the antimicrobial properties of alum help to remove many of the skin complications.
Alum, or phitkari, is used as salt of preservative and for medicinal purposes. There are various types of alum that can be used on our skin and other problems such as potassium alum or potass, and selenate.
Alum powder has brightening properties that is why we use alum for skin lightening, and it aids to wipe away wrinkles and dark spots. Antibacterial properties are also important feature of alum powder that make it valuable not only for lightening skin color but also for treatment of several skin problems.
Do you know the type of phitkari (alum) for skin whitening?
We all know that our skin is the most sensitive part of our body especially the skin of the face. So, do you think you can apply all sorts of alum to your skin?
No. Alum has different categories as we mentioned above to whiten the skin, we choose “Potash Alum”. Potassium alum has chemical formula ( KAl (SO4) 2.H2O). It is prepared by a method that contains potassium aluminum sulfate, and the precursor we used for its synthesis is potassium aluminum sulfate dodecahydrate.
Antiseptic properties stored in alum combat razor burns and subdued. It is packed with important nutrients that can be used for acne on the face and to make the skin whiter.
How to use alum for skin whitening?
In the form of a face-pack, potash alum for skin whitening can be used, even if your skin is sensitive.
- Apply the alum block gently on the skin that is an easy way to use alum.
- Rub the block fully on your face and let it dry
- Rinse your face after some minutes, with water.
- If you add the coconut oil, it will help your face not to be dry.
Repeat this procedure once in a week.
Benefits of Alum for Skin Whitening
Alum can do miracles on the skin and can be used for face whitening uses. It is available in powder and block form in the market.
1. Treatment of acne
Most girls have acne or pimples on the face that look very ugly and damage their personality. Alum can help you in this situation. How?
You have to mix the powdered alum with water and make a fine paste. Now apply the paste to the concerned area and leave for 20 minutes. Then wash your face with water gently. To get cleared of acne, use this paste every day and you will get surprising results.
2. For wrinkles and whitening
Alum or phitkari can give effective results for wrinkles and skin whitening. Take a block of alum(solid), wet it, and scrub it on your face for a minute. Then wash your face with rose water and apply moisturizer after that.
3. Skin strength
Are you worried about your loose skin? Do not worry about having the solution. The use of alum gives you a glossy glow. Make a paste of the powdered alum with water and apply it on the face. Leave your face as it is for half an hour and wash it with water. Rose water and egg whites can also be used for more incredible results.
4. Alum for blackheads
Make a paste of the powdered alum with water by taking small amount of alum and water or rose water and rub it in the black heads gently. Do not rub it hardly on face. Abide by this procedure daily can remove your blackheads simply. You can also use this with any face mask.
5. Alum for dark circles
To treat dark circles, many brands now also started to use alum powder in their product. Mix a little amount of alum powder with water and operate it to dark circles. Proceed it with a little care that not to apply in the eye as eye is the most sensitive organ. Please make sure to apply it carefully.
6. Removing unwanted hair
Unwanted hair on your body can ruin your appearance especially facial hair. Unwanted facial hair can be removed using alum and rose water.
Combine alum powder with rose water. Use a spoon to eliminate the alum. Apply this lotion to your face or to unwanted hair. Leave it for a few minutes to dry and re-apply the ointment. Repeat the procedure 3-4 times and clean it using cotton or tissue paper. Add olive oil to soften after this facial treatment.
Alum can be an inexpensive whitening cream
External and internal factors such as dirt, excess sun exposure, certain creams, skin diseases and excessive melanin production lead to body aches or dark spots.
A wide range of cream creams that claim to improve your skin color include chemical ingredients, which are not good for your skin.
Instead, home remedies work better and cheaper than cosmetic creams.
How to use
- For the eliminate skin discoloration, rub alum block on the skin for over certain days.
- You can also apply it as a face mask when you mix alum with multani mitti and rose water.
- Removal of dark circles is also the feature alum.
- Mix 2 teaspoons of rose water and 1 teaspoon of alum powder.
- Take a cotton ball and use it on dark circles.
Avoid eye contact, as it can burn your eyes.
Best Face Packs of Alum for Skin Whitening and How to Use
In the following, you can find best DIY face masks of potash alum for skin whitening. These natural masks will also be your great ally to save you in those more urgent and special events.
1. Alum-Multani Mitti Face Pack
To prepare this face pack,
- Mix 2 tablespoons of multani mitti and 1/2 tablespoon of alum along with milk.
- Make a paste of these items.
- For glowing and dark spot free skin, apply this on your face for a week.
The presence of milk helps keeping this natural face-pack moisturized.
2. Alum-Honey Face Pack for Skin Whitening
This natural mask will not only remove acne, and scars and blackheads, but also can make your skin brighter. This mask also good for dark spots caused by hyperpigmentation.
To prepare this face pack,
- Mix powdered alum with honey.
- Apply thispack for 1hour over your face.
- For the best result, you can apply this mask every night for 7 days.
3. Alum Powder and Rose Water Face Pack for Dark Spots
For the face pack,
- Mix alum powder with homemade rose water in a container, to make a thick paste
- Apply it as a face pack.
For best results, try to use only pure rose water.
4. Alum and Glycerin Toner
To make the alum toner
- Add 1/4 tsp of alum powder to 1/2 cup of boiling water.
- Add a handful of fresh holy basil leaves after alum powder has dissolved, and switch off.
- Let it absorb in the water till the water cools down.
- Strain the water and remove the basil leaves and then add a few drops of glycerin
When used regularly, this homemade toner lightens dark spots as well.
Side effects of using alum for skin whitening
Please make sure to apply a moisturizer after using alum face packs because this powder can be drying on skin. When removing the face pack, especially if you have sensitive skin, always wash it off gently using plain water than rubbing it off because alum is also a mild abrasive.
Where to purchase alum block or alum powder?
Knowing the benefits of alum / phitkar, so, it is good to keep it in stock at your home.
Alum is obtainable in solid form as well as in powered form. It is usually available in grocery stores and country medical shop. Also, you can buy it online too.
