Alum - an astringent used in antiperspirants to prevent irritation from aluminum chloride.
2oz alum
2oz cream of tartar
2 pints water
Method
- Dissolve the alum and cream of tartar in the saucepan.
- Add the linen or wool.
- Heat for 1 hour.
- Remove the linen or wool.
- Squeeze out excess moisture.
- Hang up to dry, preferably in the dark.
Potassium alum - Mineral salts are naturally astringent and inhibit bacterial growth. Potassium alum is sometimes confused with aluminum, compounds of which are the main ingredient in mainstream antiperspirant deodorants.
Mineral- or alum-tanned: Stiffer leathers are created by bathing the skin in aluminum, zirconium or chromium salts.
Rose Water Toner: For normal skin, you can use half a tbsp of alum and 50gm of rose water and a 100gm of glycerine.Mix them together and store in the fridge.
B.Cucumber toner: This is a refreshing toner for normal skins.
What you need
A natural alum stone (not a synthetic one - available in pharmacies or organic shops).
A sachet of dried sage leaves
A sachet of star anise
Fresh mint leaves ...
They also used a mixture consisting of mashed rose, orchid and impatien petals combined with alum.[citation needed] This mixture, when applied to nails for a few hours or overnight, leaves a color ranging from pink to red.
Tom's of Maine Natural Confidence Deodorant Tom's uses potassium alum mineral salts and propanediol, a corn-based glycol humectant, to curb odor-causing bacteria.
(INCI): Water (Aqua), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panthenol, Oleth-20, Glycerin, Allantoin, Menthol, Bixa Orellana (Annatto) Extract, Sodium PCA, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Potassium Alum, ...
Have a warm shower twice a day with antibacterial soap.
Antiperspirants clog sweat glands so don't use them. You can use alum.
Use cotton socks to prevent excessive sweating of feet. This will prevent foot odor. Wear sandals in summer.
 See also: Natural, Toner, Alcohol, Astringent, Extract
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