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- Osma Alum Blok is a versatile care product that has been used in the hairdressing industry for many years. This product, carefully designed to fine details, offers you the shave and skin care experience you want.
- One of the most important properties of Osma Alum Blok is its ability to calm and heal the skin after shaving. When applied to freshly shaved skin, it tightens pores, reduces redness and soothes potential irritation for immediate relief. This property is particularly beneficial for those with sensitive or easily irritated skin.
- In addition, Osma Alum Blok has a styptic effect, that is, it can effectively stop bleeding from minor cuts and scrapes that may occur during shaving. It is sufficient to moisten the block with water and apply it to the slightly bleeding area. Alum helps the wound to close quickly by allowing the blood to clot.
- Osma Alum Blok is extremely easy to use. After shaving, rinse off any remaining shaving cream or soap residue by rinsing your face with cold water. Then wet the alum block and rub it gently on the shaved areas, allowing the natural effects to work. After a few minutes, rinse the alum with water and pat your skin dry.
- If you're familiar with classic shaving or just starting out with traditional grooming rituals, the Osma Alum Blok is an essential addition to your routine. Its natural and tried formulation provides a superior shaving experience while providing healthier and smoother skin.
- Deep Cleaning: Skin alum removes dirt, oil and make-up residues accumulated in the pores by cleaning your skin deeply. In this way, the skin gains a cleaner and fresher appearance.
- Reducing Skin Irritation: Skin alum soothes the skin and reduces irritation. It relieves skin redness, itching and irritation, especially when used on sensitive skin.
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Osma
With over 50 years of experience, we draw on a great deal of experience to create the products you expect.
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We have been offering our customers products for wet shaving since 1957. Depending on the traditions of the craft, the careful selection of our raw materials, the selection of natural ingredients are the values we always put forward when creating our products. In this way, the tradition of OSMA, the product range for shaving, was born.
Product Description
Alum Block
The Osma Alum Block is a versatile and essential grooming accessory that has been trusted by men for generations. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this remarkable product offers a wide range of benefits for those seeking a high-quality shaving and skincare experience.
Made from premium-grade potassium alum, the Osma Alum Block is a natural mineral with remarkable properties that make it a must-have for any well-groomed gentleman.
Skin soothing Alum Block
It serves as an aftershave, antiseptic, and styptic agent, making it an all-in-one solution for various skincare needs.
One of the standout features of the Osma Alum Block is its ability to soothe and heal the skin after shaving. When applied to freshly shaved skin, it provides immediate relief by tightening the pores, reducing redness, and calming any potential irritation. This makes it particularly beneficial for individuals with sensitive or easily irritated skin.
Furthermore, the Osma Alum Block acts as a styptic agent, meaning it can effectively stop bleeding from minor cuts and nicks that may occur during shaving.
By simply moistening the block with water and gently applying it to the affected area, the alum creates a thin layer that coagulates the blood, aiding in the quick closure of the wound.
Benefits of Bloodstone
- It has the effect of regulating blood flow and regulating blood circulation.
- It is useful against skin skin and skin burns.
- Increases body and body resistance.
- All natural astringent that closes razor nicks
- Excellent Post-shave Healer, Facial Skin Toner, Natural Deodorant and a handy Antiseptic Tool
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 2.25 x 1.5 x 2 inches; 2.65 ounces
- Item model number : 609728473976
- Date First Available : February 13, 2005
- Manufacturer : OSMA
- ASIN : B004QVCIKE
- Best Sellers Rank: #144,905 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care)
- #6 in Shaving Alum
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Customers like the quality, durability, performance, value, and comfort of the alum blocks. For example, they mention that it works well as a deodorant, aftershave, and styptic. That said, they appreciate the reasonable price and quality of the product.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the alum blocks. They mention that it's an excellent product, works well, and is made from solid pieces. Some say that the shave product is the best around for razor burn and is a wonderful multi-purpose gem.
"...This block does two things that I notice. First of all, it reduces/soothes razor burn...." Read more
"Good quality. Good quality. It would be desirable for it to be a little larger." Read more
"I have bought several alum blocks in the past. This is a quality block of alum and it performs exactly the way I expected. No complaints...." Read more
"...Stops bleeding when you cut yourself shaving and stops Razor burn very quickly. Just run it under cold water and rub the bar where you need it ...." Read more
Customers like the durability of the alum bricks. They say that the blocks will last a very long time, the box is holding up well, and they will not disintegrate after a few uses. Customers also mention that the osma blocks are sturdy and solid to start, making them last longer.
"...with no noticeable wear on it so a little goes a long way/they last a long time. They appear to be a solid rock crystal cut into a block...." Read more
"...Unlike cheaper alum bars, this one will not disintegrate after a few uses - it holds its smooth bar shape until it gets used up or you drop it, in..." Read more
"...With care keeping the block dry after each use a single block will last a very long time...." Read more
"...PROTIP #2: alum blocks are crystals and are very fragile. If you drop them, they will shatter...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the alum block. They mention that it works well as a deodorant, underarm deodorizer, and convenient aftershave. They also say that it's a great product for toning and smoothing facial skin.
"...This is a quality block of alum and it performs exactly the way I expected. No complaints.However, the packaging was poor...." Read more
"These Alum blocks are very compact, they work well giving great feedback. The edges are smooth to start with little fractures within the block...." Read more
"...It does work as a bit of a styptic as well. Any "weepers" I might have are usually stopped after applying this alum...." Read more
"...If you haven't used an alum bar before, it works as a styptic when applied after your shave...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the shave soap. They say it's a great value for the price and quality. Customers also mention that it'll be worth it for the alum-using sailor.
"...This product had good reviews and seemed like the best bang for the buck so to speak...." Read more
"...All in all well worth the price for natural alum block." Read more
"...Great bang for your buck, and lasts forever!" Read more
"...In any case, yes, very much worth the money even if you shave every day." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the alum block. They say it leaves a nice tingly sensation on their skin and is smooth as glass. Customers also say it lasts a long time and the surface of the block stays smooth.
"...but the sensation fades quickly and leaves a refreshing feel. Overall, I would recommend this to anyone." Read more
"...bleeding; and it tightens up the skin, leaving you with a cool and fresh feeling...." Read more
"...bars, this one will not disintegrate after a few uses - it holds its smooth bar shape until it gets used up or you drop it, in which case it can and..." Read more
"...The edges are smooth to start with little fractures within the block...." Read more
Customers like the size of the alum blocks. For example, they say it's good, easy to handle, and compact. Some mention that the blocks are large enough to be held in your hand and then rubbed across their face. Overall, most are satisfied with the size and quality of the product.
"These Alum blocks are very compact, they work well giving great feedback. The edges are smooth to start with little fractures within the block...." Read more
"...used seem to wear down relatively quickly, where as these actually are nice and solid to start...." Read more
"I love this alum block! What I love so much about this block is its size. Compared to other alum blocks, this one is perfect because of it's size...." Read more
"...The quality is good - they are very small but I like them overall.What I didn't like:..." Read more
Customers like the effect of the product on their skin. They say it tightens, cleans, and leaves their skin feeling fresh. They also say it's gentle on their oily skin, helps seal up any nicks, is soothing to the skin, and the best aftershave skin conditioner. Customers also mention that it'll draw up nick and cuts.
"...cuts in the skin; it stops bleeding; and it tightens up the skin, leaving you with a cool and fresh feeling...." Read more
"...where you're being too aggressive with your shave, and it makes your skin tight and helps seal up any nicks, prevent razor rash, etc." Read more
"A MUST after shaving. Tightens the skin and will stop bleeding from a nick or cut...." Read more
"...It does a great job of tightening the skin, keeping the skin clean and giving you feedback on areas that may have been approached too aggressively." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the bleeding of the product. They mention that it stops small nicks from bleeding instantly, cleans out the pores, and works really well to stop the bleeding caused by shaving. Some say that it's easy to use, prevents ingrown hairs, and keeps any tiny cuts from bleeding.
"...Secondly, if you nick yourself, this stops the bleeding..." Read more
"...various microscopic (or not so microscopic) cuts in the skin; it stops bleeding; and it tightens up the skin, leaving you with a cool and fresh..." Read more
"...Stops bleeding when you cut yourself shaving and stops Razor burn very quickly. Just run it under cold water and rub the bar where you need it ...." Read more
"A MUST after shaving. Tightens the skin and will stop bleeding from a nick or cut...." Read more
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This block does two things that I notice. First of all, it reduces/soothes razor burn. Secondly, if you nick yourself, this stops the bleeding (at least on minor nicks, I have not seriously cut myself since I have been using the Osma block). I should note that it does sting or tingle a little bit at contact on sensitive areas or areas susceptible to razor burn (under my jaw and on my neck for me) but the sensation fades quickly and leaves a refreshing feel. Overall, I would recommend this to anyone.
SOME RECOMMENDATIONS ON USE
If you're into wet shaving and have an internet connection, you've no doubt discovered that there are many varying opinions on the ideal selection and sequence of shaving products that will lead to a superior shave. Almost each of these magic formulas will tell you that they have discovered THE BEST WAY to shave. People try them out because they are always looking for a way to up their shaving game.
For me, after trying a lot of approaches and spending way more than I should have on different products, I've come back to the basics. The alum block is a key post-shave step because it helps to disinfect the surface of your skin, where there may be various microscopic (or not so microscopic) cuts in the skin; it stops bleeding; and it tightens up the skin, leaving you with a cool and fresh feeling.
Unlike other reviewers, I don't leave the alum on my skin after applying it, because I find it dries out my skin and feels overly tight and uncomfortable. After my shave, I rinse my face with cold water, apply alum everywhere (and yes it will sting in places where your skin has been irritated or cut), let it sit while I brush my teeth, then rinse with cold water and pat dry. Then I apply some kind of moisturizer; I'm not a snob about it and I usually just put on whatever my wife happens to have around.
PROTIP #1: alum may be great for your skin but it is corrosive to metal, including the shiny new shaving tools you've just bought. Store the alum separately from anything metal, don't let it come into contact, and don't use your razor to touch up any unshaved spots of your face after you've applied the alum -- make sure to rinse it off first.
PROTIP #2: alum blocks are crystals and are very fragile. If you drop them, they will shatter. This doesn't make them unusable -- the entire thing is made of the same chemical compound -- but the sharp edges make it rather uncomfortable.
I hope this little mini-dissertation on alum blocks has been useful. I've tried to offer a personal perspective that goes beyond "Great product; arrived on time" and I hope it will be helpful for some of the beginning shavers out there.
However, the packaging was poor. I received 2 blocks inside its own cardboard box, inside a plastic baggie. One block was fine and in tact. The other had about 25% broken off and was covered in alum dust. It is my opinion that with better packaging both blocks would have been in tact and the dust would have been less. I will keep the product but it could have been better.
For gents who do not use an alum bar, you should. Yes, it stings, but it gives you feedback about where you're being too aggressive with your shave, and it makes your skin tight and helps seal up any nicks, prevent razor rash, etc.
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