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Etching alum stone |
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Countless wet razors have used Alum-stone for centuries to treat their every-day blemishes. Alum has the desired, strongly astringent effect! Applied to small bleeding wounds, it pulls the tissue together and the platelets can close the wound faster. While it was common in the past to keep a compact block of alum on wounds, today one takes rather a Alaunstift. It is most commonly used after wet shaving and trimming and claw care of pets. The pen can also be used as a deodorant, as alum hinders bacterial growth. A disadvantage is the burning of the skin, which is caused by the action of the alum.
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