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**Title:** Using Alum (Fitkari) for Skin Improvement
**Key Takeaways:**
1. **What is Alum:** A natural, inexpensive (₹5) stone with antiseptic and antibacterial properties.
2. **Uses:**
* Removes acne marks, scars, and hyperpigmentation
* Helps with active acne and pimple scars
* Skin lightening and brightening (without harsh chemicals)
* Anti-perspirant properties (reduces sweat and darkening)
* Oral health (reduces bad breath, toothache relief)
* Water purification
3. **Application Methods:**
* Mix with rose water to create a paste for skin application
* Use as a powder with a dry spoon, store in an airtight container
* Apply directly to scars, or all over face (with 2-3 day gaps)
4. **Precautions:**
* Consult a doctor before consuming alum (for internal use)
* Be patient, as results may take time and multiple applications
**Source:** Preity Prerna channel, presented by Prerna, focusing on DIY remedies for skin improvement.
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**About the Video and Channel**
1. The video is about a cheap method to remove skin scars and acne marks.
2. The channel name is "Preity Prerna".
3. The channel owner's name is Prerna.
4. New videos are posted 3 days a week on the channel.
**About Alum (Fitkari/Shubhra)**
5. Alum is also known as Fitkari (Hindi) and Shubhra (Ayurveda).
6. Alum is a white stone that undergoes a long process to remove impurities.
7. Alum has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
**Uses of Alum**
8. Mixing 7g of Alum in 1 liter of water can be used to purify water.
9. A pinch of Alum powder can be used to rinse the mouth to reduce bad breath.
10. Alum powder can be applied to aching teeth to alleviate pain.
11. Alum can be used to treat active acne, reduce scars, and prevent future acne scars.
12. Alum can be mixed with rose water (and optionally white turmeric) for skin lightening and brightening.
13. Applying Alum to the underarms can help reduce sweat and body odor.
14. Alum does not block pores or have a strong odor.
**Preparation and Storage**
15. To use Alum, the stone must be smashed into a powder and filtered.
16. The powdered Alum can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2-3 years.
17. A dry spoon should be used when taking Alum powder to mix with rose water.
**Application and Frequency**
18. The Alum-rose water mixture can be applied directly to scars or the entire face (with a 2-3 day gap for the latter).
19. The mixture should be left on the skin for 20-25 minutes before washing off.