Alum - Phitkari (Turti)

Alum - Phitkari - Turti
      
Alum is a well known for its antiseptic properties. Alum is used as an After Shave. The 'After Shave' creams that you get in market spoil and blacken your skin and make it rough on prolonged use of these creams. Instead if you use Alum Powder on your face after shaving, it makes your skin soft and also if there happens to be any small cut during shaving, Alum cures it immediately.
          
Alum is used as a beauty agent in traditional India. Paste made out of Alum powder is very beneficial to your skin. It softens your skin and also is one of the best ways to get rid of those dark circles that you get below your eyes.
You will find the difference of glow on your skin if you use Alum Powder once daily.
      
Alum is also one of the best purifying agents. When a small amount of Alum is mixed in a huge jar of water, it removes all the impurities in the water and settles them to the bottom of the jar. Thus the water is purified with Alum and is completely safe to drink now.