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How to Use Alum for Skin and Hair: Grandma’s Secret for Acne, Oily Skin, and Dandruff

By Lokmat Times Desk | Updated: January 1, 2026 17:38 IST

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When the seasons change, it affects our face the most. In today's fast-paced lifestyle, changing eating habits, pollution, and stress directly impact our skin. Sudden pimples, dark spots, dull skin, and a lack of radiance are common complaints for many.
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Even expensive creams and serums don't yield the desired results; in fact, sometimes the skin becomes even more sensitive. Anti-dandruff shampoos and creams also don't always provide the expected relief. In such situations, old-fashioned, grandmother's home remedies prove useful. One such effective and inexpensive remedy is the proper use of alum.
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Alum is a natural ingredient that helps keep the skin clean, reduces infections, and controls excess oil. However, avoid applying alum directly to the face. It is safe and beneficial only when used in the right proportion and with other ingredients. Let's see how alum should be applied to the skin.
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Applying alum powder mixed with honey to the skin helps cleanse it. This also reduces blemishes and acne problems. But do not use alum excessively on your face.
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It is common to get small and large pimples on the face. We try various remedies to get rid of pimples, but they don't make much difference. In such cases, applying alum mixed with turmeric to the face will be beneficial.
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Applying alum powder mixed with coconut oil removes dandruff from the scalp. This prevents pimples on the skin and also prevents the skin from becoming oily.
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Applying alum mixed with ghee to chapped lips and darkened areas helps in healing. This makes the lips soft and pink again.
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Applying alum mixed with rice water to the hair revitalizes dry, lifeless hair. This makes your hair soft and shiny. Alum should be used cautiously. Otherwise, hair problems will increase. Applying a paste of rose water mixed with alum powder to the face helps to open the pores.
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