Alum Powder 227g (Potassium Alum/Fitkari) – Natural Astringent, Deodorant & Craft Grade

Preserving Cut Hydrangea Blooms: Dipping cut hydrangeas in alum is one of the most popular methods of preventing wilt. After cutting, simply dip a small section of the hydrangea stem into the alum powder before putting the flower in a vase. It is believed that this process will help the flowers with water uptake.

Alum mixed with wax has been used by women to remove unwanted hair. It is also beneficial for tightening and whitening of the skin due to its astringent property. Alum causes cells to shrink and removes excess oil from the skin making it effective for the reduction of acne scars and pigmentation marks.

HOW TO MAKE CRYSTALS FROM ALUM POWDER
Pour 1/2 cup of hot tap water into a clean jar.
Slowly stir in alum, a little at a time, until it stops dissolving. Loosely cover the jar and allow the jar to sit undisturbed overnight.

The next day, pour the alum solution from the first jar into the clean jar. You will see small alum crystals at the bottom of the jar. These are 'seed' crystals that you will use to grow a big crystal.

Tie nylon fishing line around the largest, best-shaped crystal. Tie the other end to a flat object (e.g., Popsicle stick, ruler, pencil, butter knife). You will hang the seed crystal by this flat object into the jar far enough so that it will be covered in liquid, but won't touch the bottom or sides of the jar. It may take a few tries to get the length just right. When you have the right string length, hang the seed crystal in the jar with the alum solution. Cover it with the coffee filter and grow a crystal! Grow your crystal until you are satisfied with its size.

Note : PLEASE TAKE A SMALL AMOUNT OF PRODUCT AND TRY ON SKIN FIRST TO CHECK OF ANY ALLERGY REACTIONS. THE EFFECT OF THE PRODUCT VARIES FROM SKIN TO SKIN.

100% Natural Alum powder ( Potassium Alum Powder)(phitkari)

Adaptogen : Commonly plants that help your body respond to stress, anxiety, fatigue and overall wellbeing.

Anti-allergic : Prevents or relieves allergies 

Anti-inflammatory : A chemical that reduces inflammation, including swelling, pain & redness in the body. Anti-inflammatory agents block certain substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Anti-oxidant : chemicals that lessen or prevent the effect of free radicals on cells. They reduce the reactivity and prevent disease 

Antibacterial : Effective only against bacteria. 

Antimicrobial : Effective against a wide variety of microbes. Helps to eliminate dangerous bacteria and prevent the spread of infections. 

Antiseptic : Antiseptics are chemicals that kill or slow the growth of germs or micro-organisms (bacteria, fungi and viruses)

Antispasmodic: Remedies used to treat symptoms such as abdominal pain and cramp (spasm). Often used for symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

Astringent : a chemical that shrinks or constricts body tissues. The word derives from the Latin adstringere, which means "to bind fast".

Churna :(Sanskrit: चूर्ण "powder") is a mixture of powdered herbs and or minerals used in Ayurvedic medicine. 

Free Radicals : Unstable molecules made by the process of oxidation during normal metabolism. Free radicals can cause “oxidative stress,” a process that can trigger cell damage

Hemostatic : Capable of stopping the flow of blood. Hemostasis is a process to prevent and stop bleeding. It is the first stage of wound healing. This involves coagulation, which changes blood from a liquid to a gel.