Phatkari?

Maham · November 12, 2009, 9:51am

OK i dont know whats the english of this but ya somebody recommended me this to be used as a scrub on my body…cuz i go in deep pain while waxing n she said this would help make nt only the hair less but also tighten the skin as acc to her i have lil too soft skin hence it hurts me more?!

Any idea if its of any help?

mrscupcake · November 12, 2009, 10:01pm

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would like to know abt this too......... where can i get it from?

S02 · November 12, 2009, 10:05pm

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Is it that clay thing with holes in it they use in Pakistan? It's sort of like a Pumice stone, but made from clay.

chanda_kh · November 12, 2009, 10:25pm

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its white-opaque , and looks like rock salt..no holes..

chanda_kh · November 12, 2009, 10:28pm

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http://z.about.com/d/chemistry/1/0/9/R/alum.jpg

people usually soak the rock in water..and it slowly dissolves..the water can be used as antiseptic, or mouthwash..etc

hunnyb · November 13, 2009, 6:23am

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ALUM

wishkamar · November 13, 2009, 7:07am

Yup, it’s called alum.

Alum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Maham · November 13, 2009, 9:47am

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wow, really?! i have used alum for natural dying of the fabrics....hmm ok that doesnt sound too good.

Gina · November 13, 2009, 10:54am

It's said to reduce hair-growth and aid in shrinking open/large pores.. doesn't make waxing any less painful though :(

aali.m · November 13, 2009, 12:05pm

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hmm might try that out, where is it available to buy..? also Gina I wanted to ask you - Can u use the Rose Water (for my face) thats at the normal desi stores...? or is there a specific one to buy.?
thanks x

farrah · November 13, 2009, 1:45pm

so she asked you to do the ALUM ritual BEFORE getting waxed or AFTER?

Gina · November 13, 2009, 2:34pm

U shud be able to buy it at u're local grocery store.. any store brand rosewater is good aali, go ahead buy urself one! :)

MIAinVA · November 13, 2009, 6:21pm

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I heard Alum makes your skin darker over long-term use..... anyone knows about that?

Maham · November 14, 2009, 9:31am

She just said use it generally didnt mention if it wud make any diff using b4 or after waxing.

Gina · November 14, 2009, 9:37am

It tightens the pores, if u apply it before u'd have problems with waxing..it's best to apply it after u're done waxing.

Maham · November 14, 2009, 10:25am

^ ya, that sounds nice. i wl give it a try...so shud i just get raw alum and scrub it on? or does it need 2 be mixed with something :)?

KKF · November 14, 2009, 10:59am

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phiTkiri has antiseptic properties...u can also try taking bath with NEEM products...like neem soap etc