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Alum as aftershave by kalbo on 20 Jan, 2012 15:35
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I have read in one of the posts about using alum as aftershave, I tried it out and it really gives an amazing shine. It is like my scalp has been laminated. After shaving, with scalp still wet, I rubbed the alum crystal all over my head and pat dry. Amazing shine.
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#1 by Slynito on 20 Jan, 2012 18:24
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Alum is in some of those septic sticks that stop the bleeding from shaving cuts. Looks like you are putting a film of it on your head. Does it feel like it is drawing your skin, like letting soap dry on your face?
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#2 by kalbo on 21 Jan, 2012 16:11
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Alum is in some of those septic sticks that stop the bleeding from shaving cuts. Looks like you are putting a film of it on your head. Does it feel like it is drawing your skin, like letting soap dry on your face?
It does not feel that way but the shine is really amazing.
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#3 by sailor61 on 21 Jan, 2012 16:24
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I always use an alum block and it does tighten the skin. Not that it dries it, just closes the pores etc. It's similar to a styptic pencil but I believe a slightly differentchemical formula...the alum block has a similar property in that it also helps to seal up small knicks. I really like it.
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#4 by Baldarama on 21 Jan, 2012 18:45
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Never tried that, would like to give it a go.. is there a particular brand, and where would i find it, thanks allot
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#5 by sailor61 on 21 Jan, 2012 19:22
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a lot of organic/nuts and berry/crunchy granola type stores carry it. also can try local barber supply companies.
online most of the shave suppliers have it as well as Mama Bear Soaps.