Does anyone get this with alum?

[niko_p]

Gents

I'm a big fan of an alum bloc post shave. I apply it to wet skin following a cold rinse and leave it to do its thing whilst I wash up.

Once I'm done - i rinse it off and pat my face dry ready for my post shave balm / moisturiser depending on climatic conditions!

However, I am finding that the alum does such a good job of tightening my skin / closing pores that my moisturiser does not absorb - rather it seems to sit on my skin all day long leaving a shiny film.

Not ideal! Anyone else experience this? I'd skip the balm step if I could but then I am left with dry skin!

All the best

Niko

 

[zygalski]

Have you tried a decent splash, followed by a balm instead? Worth a shot.

 

[joshkamradt]

I use the alum block and i love it my face is healthier lookin and i use nieve after shave milk

 

[guerindd]

I use the alum block and i love it my face is healthier lookin and i use nieve after shave milk

+1

 

[btafan]

I use it everyday, but if I don't wait after applying and then wash it off it makes my face feel like a rubber band. It also leaves a white film, but a quick splash of water fixes both problems and I haven't noticed any aftershave/moisturiser blocking effects.

 

[korgscrew]

I have a good cold rinse after alum. Without it my face would probably be on fire.

I had my 1st nick free shave today too!!

 

[vocalistbob]

After I apply my alum block, I empty my scuttle, rinse out my razor and brush and then use a towel to dry up the the area around the sink. When I'm done, I splash cold water on my face to rinse off the alum. I then apply my balm - I have had no issues with the balm not being absorbed by my skin.

 

[Big Mike]

After I apply my alum block, I empty my scuttle, rinse out my razor and brush and then use a towel to dry up the the area around the sink. When I'm done, I splash cold water on my face to rinse off the alum. I then apply my balm - I have had no issues with the balm not being absorbed by my skin.

+1 I do the exact same works great for me every time.

 

[VerbaVolant]

After I apply my alum block, I empty my scuttle, rinse out my razor and brush and then use a towel to dry up the the area around the sink. When I'm done, I splash cold water on my face to rinse off the alum. I then apply my balm - I have had no issues with the balm not being absorbed by my skin.

This is my routine as well. Never had any issues, unless it happens to put too much balm. Too much balm = film.

 

[brumble]

Do you have the problem with all balms/moisturizers? Shine issue sounds like you maybe using something that doesn't match your skin type so a change in product could solve your problem.

If you're already experimented with different producs, the cold water rinse after the alum as others have suggested should work.

 

[shave4NPS]

Try adjusting the amount of time you leave the alum on for. It worked for me.

 

[NSmalls]

Never had this issue. Try a splash.