What is Fitkari or an Alum Block?
Fitkari or Alum blocks are crystal like stones or bricks that act as a soothing antiseptic after wet shaving. It’s a naturally occurring mineral, potassium aluminium which has been used for Shaving purposes for centuries. When used after shaving, Fitkari or an alum block offers shavers relief from razor burn and acts as an coagulant to help to stop bleeding from small nicks & cuts or abrasion often caused by your safety razor.
Why use an Fitkari or an Alum Lotion?
Wet shaving is a chore, which for many takes patience and skill to master. Fitkari or an alum lotion is your secret weapon to rejuvenate the skin after every shave ! Alum helps by constricting blood vessels and tightening pores, acting as a coagulant to stop the bleeding.
Not only is using Fitkari or an alum lotion after wet shaving cooling and refreshing for the skin, it also has antiseptic properties. If razor burn is an issue for you, the calming and soothing effect of Fitkari or alum lotion on the skin can reduce the appearance of redness.
It is an excellent lotion for Oily, greasy, and spotty skin as Fitkari or an alum lotion will dry the skin and spots leading to a better brighter appearance.
How to use Fitkari or an Alum Lotion ?
- Put a small amount of aftershave lotion into your palm or face (about the size of a dime).
- Rub the aftershave into both of your hands to spread it evenly.
- Rub the aftershave evenly onto the entire surface that you've shaved.
Why Jawan Fitkari Lotion then over direct Fitkari or an alum block ?
It is not recommended for use every day as the skin could over-compensate producing more oil. Likewise, if you suffer from sensitive skin the use of alum is not always recommended as the astringent properties can draw moisture out of the skin.
Jawan Fitkari Aftershave Lotion is blended with moisturising agents which help to render alum coagulation / astrigent properties keeping moisture of skin. Also lotion helps to retain fitkari or alum crystals anticeptic effects over a day after shave . Buy now
Here are benefits of adding Fitkari Lotion to your shaving routine.
- Anti-ageing
- Antiseptic & Healing
- Calming & Soothing effect
- Anti-Acne
