POTASSIUM ALUM

Ingredient type:HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes

Aluminum Salt

✨ Role: Potassium alum is used in cosmetics primarily for its astringent and deodorizing properties. It tightens skin pores and helps control perspiration, making it useful in deodorants and products for oily skin.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use, although it may cause irritation on sensitive skin.

✨ Vegan: Yes, potassium alum is a mineral ingredient and is therefore compatible with a vegan lifestyle.

✨ Note: This ingredient is a natural form of aluminum salt, but it is less absorbed by the skin compared to other forms of aluminum used in deodorants. However, people who are sensitive to aluminum should monitor their tolerance.

Found in: It is frequently used in solid or spray deodorants, as well as in facial toners.

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