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 cosmetic purposes for centuries. When used after shaving, an alum block offers shavers relief from razor burn and acts as an astringent to help to stop bleeding from small nicks and cuts often caused by your safety razor.
Traditional wet shaving is an art, which for many takes patience and skill to master. We are not perfect, even us agents endure the occasional wet shaving cut! Using an alum block is your secret weapon to pull out in times of need…you know those moments…we have a bleeder!!!!! Alum helps by constricting blood vessels and tightening pores, acting as a coagulant to stop the bleeding.
Oily, greasy and spotty skin can also be combatted as the alum block will dry the skin and spots leading to a better appearance.
See https://agentshave.co.uk/blog/alum-block-why-use-after-shaving/
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