Does this happen to anyone else?

[md86]

It seems that if i don't use an alcohol or witch hazel based aftershave product my face burns after i shave. Does this happen to anyone else?

 

[mdunn]

nope.

perhaps youre allergic to your cream/soap and the alcohol neutralises it or something?

 

[Luc]

nope.

Perhaps youre allergic to your cream/soap and the alcohol neutralises it or something?

+1

 

[BobS]

I really cannot say, because I cannot remember when I did not use one or the other. I have been using Witch Hazel, since I started wet shaving and I prefer it to alcohol.

I started using an alum block about 2 weeks ago and it is a great addition, IMHO.

 

[sapito318]

I really cannot say, because I cannot remember when I did not use one or the other. I have been using Witch Hazel, since I started wet shaving and I prefer it to alcohol.

I started using an alum block about 2 weeks ago and it is a great addition, IMHO.

Alum blocks are awesome. Never shave without it.

 

[Arthur]

Alum blocks are awesome. Never shave without it.

I have an alum block but not sure how to use it. Do I just wet it and rub it on my face?

 

[some kind of ugly]

Method I use is while my face is still wet from splashing cold water I run the block across my face. When stumbling across spots on my face that burn a little from the block I keep the block applied in that area till the irritation subsides.

Side note: Alum makes an excellent non-scented deodorant. Just wet it and rub on the armpits.

Regards,
Gary