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Safety Notes

Shoppers should know it's a traditional ingredient often found in natural deodorants and aftershaves, valued for controlling odor and minor bleeding without necessarily blocking sweat glands like some synthetic antiperspirants.

Function & Common Use

Function

Astringent, Deodorant

Category

Astringent, Deodorant

Common In

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Origin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alum safe to use in skincare?

Alum has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Shoppers should know it's a traditional ingredient often found in natural deodorants and aftershaves, valued for controlling odor and minor bleeding without necessarily blocking sweat glands like some synthetic antiperspirants.

Is Alum allowed in India?

Alum is currently classified as "not specified" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Alum used for in cosmetics?

Alum functions as: Astringent, Deodorant. It is commonly found in: various cosmetic formulations.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Not specified
EU
Not specified
US FDA
Not specified
Korea (MFDS)
Not specified

Identifiers

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