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?
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would like to know abt this too… where can i get it from?
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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.
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its white-opaque , and looks like rock salt..no holes..
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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
Yup, it’s called alum.
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wow, really?! i have used alum for natural dying of the fabrics…hmm ok that doesnt sound too good.
It’s said to reduce hair-growth and aid in shrinking open/large pores.. doesn’t make waxing any less painful though 
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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
so she asked you to do the ALUM ritual BEFORE getting waxed or AFTER? 
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! 
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I heard Alum makes your skin darker over long-term use… anyone knows about that?
She just said use it generally didnt mention if it wud make any diff using b4 or after waxing.
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.
^ 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 :)?
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phiTkiri has antiseptic properties…u can also try taking bath with NEEM products…like neem soap etc