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The Vura box standing among green leaves

Why do armpits smell, even after a shower?

Fresh sweat is close to odourless. The smell comes from bacteria feeding on it. Here is why underarms in particular are the one place on your body where rich sweat,...

Why do armpits smell, even after a shower?

Fresh sweat is close to odourless. The smell comes from bacteria feeding on it. Here is why underarms in particular are the one place on your body where rich sweat,...

Raw potassium alum crystals, close up

Potassium alum vs aluminium chlorohydrate: is a...

We say aluminium chlorohydrate free, then you find Potassium Alum on the ingredient list and it looks like we are being clever with words. We are not — and here...

Potassium alum vs aluminium chlorohydrate: is a...

We say aluminium chlorohydrate free, then you find Potassium Alum on the ingredient list and it looks like we are being clever with words. We are not — and here...

Vura fitkari spray lying among large raw alum crystals

What is fitkari (phitkari)? Potassium alum, exp...

Most of us met Fitkari long before we knew what it was — a cloudy white block on a shelf near the sink. Here is what potassium alum actually is,...

What is fitkari (phitkari)? Potassium alum, exp...

Most of us met Fitkari long before we knew what it was — a cloudy white block on a shelf near the sink. Here is what potassium alum actually is,...