Burnt alum is a natural anti-inflammatory agent. About how and why it is used, you will learn from the materials of this article.
How to get it?
Burnt alum is an ordinary white powder, which is actively used as a powder. To get it, potassium alum sulphate alum have a thermal effect. In this case, the product is heated to a temperature of 160 degrees and its initial volume is reduced to 55%. As a result of such actions, a chemically stable and inert powder is obtained that has astringent properties and has a drying effect on the skin surface.
Application area
Burnt alum (reviews of this product will be presented below) can be used both for external use (for example, as a cauterizing and hemostatic agent), and for internal use (for rinsing, washing, lotions and douching). In addition, such a powder is often used for cosmetic purposes.
Release form
As mentioned above, burnt alum is available as a white powder. You can buy them in pharmacies and specialty stores in small plastic jars (50 g each).
Indications for use
What are burnt alum for? According to the instructions, this tool is especially effective in the treatment of hyperhidrosis or so-called excessive sweating. According to experts, alum is able to quickly adsorb unnecessary moisture. In addition, their disinfecting and disinfecting properties can destroy those fungi and bacteria that are sources of extremely unpleasant odors. Thus, the adsorbing effect and the ability of this agent to significantly reduce the activity of sweat and sebaceous glands allow it to be used as a substitute for antiperspirant.
In addition to the fact that burnt alum during sweating saves a person from excessive moisture and an unpleasant odor, such a product is often used to prevent irritation of the skin, as well as the healing of small wounds and cuts. It should be noted that this tool on the good side has proven itself in the male representatives who use it as aftershave.
Operating principle
At the place of application, the alum burnt (instructions for use will be discussed in detail below) form an albuminate or the so-called colloidal film. It is able to protect nerve endings, which greatly reduces soreness, itching, as well as tension and burning sensation of existing wounds.
Consumer Reviews
After using this tool, consumers leave only positive feedback. According to them, alum quickly eliminate itching, have a drying, hemostatic and cauterizing effect.
It should also be noted that consumers respond well to this product as an anti-dermatitis, diaper rash, eczema, eczema, neurodermatitis, dyshidrotic mycosis, gingivitis, balanitis, stomatitis, vulvovaginitis and blepharoconjunctivitis. Many people report a quick effect after using alum to treat trophic ulcers and festering wounds. According to them, this tool is able to tighten and dry wounds, as well as stop the blood.
We can not ignore the fact that burnt alum is widely used by women for cosmetic purposes. And this is no accident. Indeed, on their basis, large companies produce powders and creams that have anti-inflammatory effects, increase skin elasticity and significantly narrow pores.
Burnt alum from sweat
Few people know, but it is this product that is actively used to treat excessive sweating. For this, a powder agent should be used. They, like talcum powder, need to powder axillaries 2 times a day. It is advisable to carry out this procedure only after taking a shower and thoroughly drying the armpits. As a result of such events, a person suffering from excessive sweating very soon notes the effectiveness of this drug. After all, the powder not only removes unnecessary moisture, but also disinfects fungi and bacteria, which are the cause of the familiar smell.
It is noteworthy that due to its action, burnt alum can be used instead of the usual and expensive antiperspirant. However, it should be noted that during the use of this product on clothing (especially dark color), characteristic spots may remain.
Alum burnt with stomatitis
Perhaps this is the most inexpensive and effective method that is used to treat stomatitis. The use of burnt alum in this disease is justified by the fact that this product has all the necessary properties. After all, with stomatitis it is very important to use a drug that has the following effects: astringent, drying, anti-inflammatory, enveloping, itching, hemostatic, cauterizing and antimicrobial.
If you use burnt alum to treat stomatitis, then the itching will calm down very soon on the damaged area and all pain will be relieved. This effect is due to the fact that aphthae are enveloped in a colloidal film, which prevents contact of ulcers with the environment. This provides accelerated healing of wounds and the cessation of bleeding.
To treat stomatitis with alum burnt (how to use this remedy for hyperhidrosis was described just above), you should dissolve the white powder in boiled water. In this case, the concentration should be such that the taste of the solution was both acidic and viscous.
The prepared liquid should be used several times a day. To do this, you need to put it in your mouth and rinse it actively. In the event that you need to cure a small child, it is recommended to soak a cotton swab in the resulting solution, and then gently wipe it with the entire affected mucous membrane. By the way, at the same time with this procedure, experts recommend removing all peels that have already formed. Due to this, discomfort and pain will be eliminated, and the treatment process will be significantly accelerated.
Application in cosmetology
As mentioned above, burnt alum is actively used by cosmetology companies to create various creams and powders. With the help of such means, the fairer sex can significantly improve the condition of their skin. It should also be noted that the use of burnt alum in cosmetology is not limited to the creation of powders and creams. After all, the use of this tool is very diverse. So, from burnt alum produce lotions for porous skin, medical face masks, as well as various tonics and other refreshing cosmetics.
Not every woman has such an abundance to regularly purchase expensive care products. That is why we recommend making them at home.
- To prepare a lotion of burnt alum, you should dissolve two dessert spoons of the product in half a glass of warm water, add 100 ml of alcohol tonic, as well as ½ a small spoon of purified glycerin, which can be purchased at any pharmacy. After that, all the ingredients must be mixed, and then applied to a cotton pad and wipe the cleaned face.
- To prepare a mask of burnt alum, which is intended for oily skin, stir a large spoonful of powder in half a glass of water and the same amount of olive oil. The resulting mixture must be evenly and thinly applied to the skin and left for 10 minutes, then rinse with cool water.
- To create a refreshing toner for porous skin, you should mix burnt alum powder in the amount of 1 large spoon with half a glass of warm water, and then add a dessert spoon of menthol and 100 ml of alcohol cologne there. In the resulting solution, it is necessary to soak a cotton pad and wipe it with all the problem areas on the face.
The cost of burnt alum
As you can see, this tool can be used for different purposes. It should be especially noted that preparations based on burnt alum, intended for the treatment of hyperhidrosis and stomatitis, are much cheaper than other medicines sold in pharmacies. This is due to the fact that such a powder can be purchased for only 100-150 Russian rubles (for 50 g) and used for quite a long time.