he he he, tinuod diay ang saying, "ask and it shall be given unto you..."
its a good antiseptic and astringent. because of the antiseptic abilities, it can inhibit odiferous bacteria , which normally colonize the axillary region (armpit), and thus, significantly inhibit body odor smell.
to answer mike's question: yes, alum can be used as an excellent, and more cost-effective form of deodorant.
the only thing to take into consideration is that chronic use can lead to irritation to the integumentary system (skin).
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