Anyone reconsidering use of Alum? What other options?

Having a trawl round the 'net, it seems that the molecules in potassium alum are too large for absorption. They, apparently, provide a protective layer against potential infection and bacteria.

I'm not a chemist, but it seems that aluminium the metal is the more problematic for absorption. Alum is a mineral salt which, confusingly, contains aluminium; albeit in small quantities.
 
Scotshave said:
Having a trawl round the 'net, it seems that the molecules in potassium alum are too large for absorption. They, apparently, provide a protective layer against potential infection and bacteria.

I'm not a chemist, but it seems that aluminium the metal is the more problematic for absorption. Alum is a mineral salt which, confusingly, contains aluminium; albeit in small quantities.
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Thanks for the opinions and thoughts, seems like there is a mix of opinion.

Very interested in the point made by Scotshave. I would love to identify that Alum was not a problem compound could you provide any link to this info.

On the other hand, Witch Hazel is not something I have considered using before, any good balms or lotions that benefit from it?
 
DevonReviewer said:
Thanks for the opinions and thoughts, seems like there is a mix of opinion.

Very interested in the point made by Scotshave. I would love to identify that Alum was not a problem compound could you provide any link to this info.

On the other hand, Witch Hazel is not something I have considered using before, any good balms or lotions that benefit from it?
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I would like to identify it thus too...hence my use of the terms '...seems...' and '...apparently...'.
 
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DevonReviewer said:
Thanks for the opinions and thoughts, seems like there is a mix of opinion.

Very interested in the point made by Scotshave. I would love to identify that Alum was not a problem compound could you provide any link to this info.

On the other hand, Witch Hazel is not something I have considered using before, any good balms or lotions that benefit from it?
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Lucky Tiger has Witch Hazel in but I just buy from the chemist and add some lavender oil or what ever oil svent you fancy
 
Not all Alum is Al Alum. There's K Alum.
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I've been using the K Alum in this form for shaving and as a deodorant. Less expensive and easier to use.


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riverrun said:
There is Potassium Alum KAl(SO4)2 and there is Ammonium Alum (NH4)Al(SO4)2. Both contain one atom of of aluminium per molecule. Both are use as deodorants. All alum blocks I have used were made from Potassium Alum, so I can't comment on how Ammonium Alum differes.
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It stings one hell of a lot more...to be avoided (ammonium alum)
 
Well...here's the thing. I actually forgot to use it today and my skin certainly feels a lot less tight (obviously). Witch hazel and a/s have worked just as you'd expect. So I'll do a bit trialling with/without. I started to use alum to get my technique right back in the day. But if I decide to leave it, it'll be because of comfort; not health panic (there's enough of that bollocks widely available)...and I'll keep it incase of redness, potential decapitation etc.
 
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