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All of us are familiar with the word ‘phitkari’ (Alum) as it is very
well known for water purification and shave treatment, but none of us
have any idea about its magical powers. Phitkari can do wonders with
skin, face and it is also used for health purposes. In the market it is
easily available in powder form or block form.
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For Treating Acne and Pimples
For all the girls having acne or small pimple on the face is, indeed,
the worst nightmare, but if I tell you phitkari can fight acne and
pimple. It does sound amazing, no? All you are going to do is mix some
phitkari powder with water and make a fine paste. Apply the paste on the
affected area, leave it for 20 minutes and wash it with water. In order
to get rid of acne, use this paste on a daily basis and you will be
amazed by the results.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We all have different skins and their sensitivity is
also different. Before using any remedy, make sure you check whether
your face is accepting it or not, if you feel any kind of irritation or
burning, wash your face immediately. In order to check the product,
always use paste on a small part of the face and then cover the entire
face if your face accepts it.
For Skin Tightening
Having a saggy and loose skin is indeed a big problem and this problem
increases as you age. Phitkari again is here to save you from it and the
use of phitkari gives you a tight shiny skin. Make a paste of phitkari
powder with water and apply it on the face. Leave it for half an hour
and wash it with water. You can also use rose water and egg white for
more amazing results.
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For Wrinkles
Again, phitkari is all set to fight another face problem. Phitkari can
be effectively used for wrinkles. Take a piece of it (solid), wet it and
rub it on your face slowly for some time. Wash your face with rose water
and use a moisturizer.
For fighting dandruff
Phitkari can fight dandruff which is another big problem in our lives.
Mix a small pinch of phitkari and salt with shampoo and use it to wash
your head. You will feel a drastic change in your hair.
NOTE: Do not use a lot of phitkari.
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For Treating Lice
In order to get rid of lice, make a paste of phitkari water and oil.
Apply this mixture on your scalp and leave it for some time. You will
soon get rid of all the lice.
For Cracked Heels
You have been ignoring your feet and now you have got cracked heels? No
worries, phitkari is all set to do some magic to your heels. In order to
get rid of cracked heels, heat phitkari in an empty bowl. When heated it
liquefies and foams. Once all the water evaporates, we get crumbly
mixture. Let it cool. Mix this powder with coconut oil and use on the
affected area.
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Use as Deodorant
This must be new for all of you. Because of its antibacterial and
antiseptic properties phitkari is used as a deodorant. Just wet a
phitkari block and use it. It is advised to use it alternate days
instead of daily.
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