MntnMan62
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Because heat, either forced air or steam, can tend to make the air much dryer during the winter than the rest of the year, and it can lead to dried out skin. A balm will help with that.
what is the correct order to use alum block/aftershaver/aftershave balm etc after your shave?
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Interesting didn't know that thanks
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@Steve any of you used the witch hazel stick? Bit like a styptic pencil size
Or you reckon.would be better off with the liquid something like this?
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You don't need the alum all the time.
If you do, rinse and apply the alum. Rinse it after 30 seconds with cold water.
Apply the lotion/balm after drying the face.
A balm is optional and only if you feel your skin tight. A good soap will prevent that. I found some connection between overshaving and skin tightness after the shave.
If post shave is very important to you, like me, invest in some great balms all around; Proraso Blue, Speick, Natura Siberica Yak & Yeti or The Sudsy Soapery Hemp Balm. You really don't need anything else.
If you do, rinse and apply the alum. Rinse it after 30 seconds with cold water.
Apply the lotion/balm after drying the face.
A balm is optional and only if you feel your skin tight. A good soap will prevent that. I found some connection between overshaving and skin tightness after the shave.
If post shave is very important to you, like me, invest in some great balms all around; Proraso Blue, Speick, Natura Siberica Yak & Yeti or The Sudsy Soapery Hemp Balm. You really don't need anything else.
Hectorsgaf
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Witch Hazel is good gear but it smells bad to me. The unscented Boots ( other brands available ) ordinary stuff - smells bad. Never found one I like so maybe go for Thayers or similar but........ Thayers and all that stuff is also good but overpriced for what it is and imho unnecessary. ( others will argue this ). As with all these things - ymmv. I like a good balm as well but that is by choice more than necessity. Not a great user of after shave splash.
