The styptic pencil, which contains Alum Blocks that have salts inside that constrict blood vessels and tighten pores, can instantly stop bleeding nicks and cuts after shaving, making for a great and ...

You’re in a rush to get to work when suddenly all hell breaks loose—on your face, that is. While shaving, you manage to cut yourself ever so slightly, only for it to gush blood like an unfixable ...

With one product, you can instantly halt a shaving nick and spare yourself those tiny flecks of toilet paper smudged over top a bleeding cut. (You can do it to a freshly popped pimple, too.) The tool ...

If you’re familiar with shaving culture and its many accessories and tools, you may have already heard of an alum block. An alum block is a mineral block, made of potassium alum, that has a long ...

As a grooming writer and long-time expert in men’s care, I’ve spent years testing and reviewing grooming products, speaking with industry leaders and perfecting my shaving technique. I’ve also had my ...

Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. We may earn a commission through links on our site. Why Trust Us? When you shave on a regular basis, nicks and cuts are pretty much impossible to ...

You know the shaver’s styptic pencil? Doctors say it heals cold sores. Never slap a puppy, advise the experts. Still, many a puppy gets slapped. But few, if any, get punched. Puppies therefore may ...

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Alum is a compound that contains aluminum. In cosmetics, alum usually refers to potassium alum, which has astringent and antibacterial properties. However, it may not be safe for long-term use. An ...