Potassium Alum (Potash Alum)

Description

Potassium Alum also known as potash alum. It is an inorganic salt. It contains of Aluminium salt. Aluminium salts are the active ingredient in antiperspirants. Aluminium salts dissolves in the sweat or moisture on the skin surface of the armpit. The dissolved substance forms a gel, which creates a small temporary ‘plug’ near the top of the sweat gland, significantly reducing the amount of sweat that is secreted to the skin surface. Bathing and washing will remove the antiperspirant gel.

It is used in cosmetics industry as an astringent and antiseptic. By nature, it is a deodoriser that inhibit the growth of bacteria responsible for body odour. It is widely used in topical cream such as acne cream, after shave cream, anti-inflammation cream, soothing cream and cream to counter ulcers.