American Razor Blades After Shave Alum Stone

This alum stone can be used to great effect both during and after shaving. Being an astringent and antiseptic, it is excellent for immediate remedy of nicks and cuts. After shaving it has a styptic effect, closing the pores to leave skin soft and smooth while simultaneously cleansing, toning and acting as a soothing balm. Contains Alum (a haemostatic) and Potassium (a natural antiseptic).

Alum is referred to a class of chemical compounds, and also to a specific chemical compound which is the potash alum. But, mentioned in this article are the uses of potash alum. Potash alum is obtained by a common process, where leaching of alumina from bauxite is done and then is reacted with potassium sulfate. However, potash alum is also found in naturally occurring alunite and kalinite minerals. Let us look at the different alum uses.