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PhitCare — pure mineral, modern wellness

A deodorant stick made from one mineral

Potassium alum — known across Pakistan as phitkari — moulded into a stick you can glide on every morning. No fragrance, no aerosol, no preservatives.

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60g stick, cash on delivery available.

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What is phitkari?

Phitkari is potassium alum — a naturally occurring mineral salt that's been used across South Asian households for generations, most often as an aftershave rub and an underarm freshener. It's mined, not manufactured, and it needs nothing added to it to work.

PhitCare takes that same mineral and moulds it into a stick, so you get the same phitkari your grandparents used, shaped for a quick swipe every morning instead of a chunk you keep wetting and rubbing by hand.

Crystal, rock, block or stick?

Search around and you'll see the same mineral sold as phitkari crystal, tawas, alum rock, alum block or alum stick. These are all names for potassium alum — the difference is only in how it's shaped and sold, not in what it is.

The version you'll find loose at a general store is usually an irregular lump broken off a larger block. PhitCare is the same mineral, machine-moulded into one even stick — no chipping a piece off, no guessing how much you're rubbing on.

Just one ingredient

PhitCare

  • Potassium alum (potassium aluminium sulphate)

A typical spray or roll-on

  • Aerosol propellant
  • Synthetic fragrance
  • Alcohol
  • Antiperspirant actives
  • Preservatives

One line on the label, because there's only one thing in the stick.

Deodorant, not antiperspirant

PhitCare will not stop you sweating. You'll sweat exactly as much as you normally do — that's a healthy, normal function and we're not trying to interrupt it.

What it does is target the odour. Sweat itself doesn't smell — the smell comes from bacteria on your skin breaking it down. Potassium alum's mineral surface helps reduce those odour-causing bacteria, so you stay fresh without anything plugging your sweat glands.

If you're looking for something to keep you completely dry, an antiperspirant does that job. PhitCare is for people who'd rather manage the smell and leave the sweating alone.

Raw phitkari lump vs PhitCare stick

Same mineral. The difference is entirely in the shape.

Raw phitkari lump PhitCare stick
Format An irregular lump broken off a larger block One even, machine-moulded stick
Applying it Rough, uneven edges can scratch or drag on skin Smooth moulded surface glides on
Mess Crumbles and sheds mineral dust as it wears down Holds its shape in normal use
Consistency Size and shape vary from piece to piece Same size and weight every time — 60g
Where it comes from Sold loose by weight at general stores Made and packaged as a finished stick

How to use it

  1. 1

    Wet the stick, or dampen your underarm.

  2. 2

    Glide it on evenly — a couple of swipes per side is enough.

  3. 3

    Let it air-dry for a few seconds before you get dressed.

  4. 4

    Reapply after washing, exercise, or heavy sweating.

Read the full how-to-use guide

Frequently asked questions

No. PhitCare is a deodorant, not an antiperspirant, so it doesn't stop or reduce sweating. It works on odour, not moisture.

One ingredient: potassium alum (potassium aluminium sulphate). Nothing else is added.

Yes. Phitkari, tawas, alum crystal and alum block are all names people use for the same mineral, potassium alum, just sold in different shapes.

Sweat itself is close to odourless. The smell comes from bacteria breaking it down on your skin. Potassium alum's mineral surface helps reduce those odour-causing bacteria, which keeps you smelling fresh without touching how much you sweat.

Yes — phitkari has traditionally been used as an aftershave rub in Pakistan because it's gentle on freshly shaved skin. If you have any nicks or broken skin, it can sting briefly.

It's a plain mineral stick with no added colour or fragrance oils. Let it air-dry for a few seconds after applying before you get dressed, the same as you would with any wet application.

A couple of swipes per underarm is enough for one application, so with daily use most people get several weeks out of one 60g stick.

It's a single mineral with no synthetic fragrance, alcohol or dyes, which suits most skin types. If your skin is especially reactive, patch-test on a small area first.

Cash on delivery, anywhere in Pakistan — you pay the rider when your order arrives. If you'd rather pay by bank transfer, message us on WhatsApp and we'll arrange it.

Most orders reach customers within 3–5 working days by courier. We'll share tracking details on WhatsApp once your order is dispatched.

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PKR 899

60g stick

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