It is an astringent and antiseptic powder, also used as a styptic to aid with minor scrapes and cuts. It can be used as an astringent for checking the slight bleeding resulting from small skin abrasions and cuts. Alum works as a deodorant because Alum inhibits bacterial growth. This fits the definition of an antibacterial agent. Styptic pencils or Alum powder or crystals can be applied to cuts that have a mild infection.

• It is an astringent and antiseptic powder, also used as a styptic to aid with minor scrapes and cuts.
• It can be used as an astringent for checking the slight bleeding resulting from small skin abrasions and cuts.
• Alum works as a deodorant because Alum inhibits bacterial growth.
• This fits the definition of an antibacterial agent.
• Styptic pencils or Alum powder or crystals can be applied to cuts that have a mild infection.

Please read all label information carefully on delivery and prior to use.