So, I bought an alum block.
Last week, I shaved, used alum, rinsed off, put on the AS balm. Lit up like a christmas tree. Decided to let my skin heal for a day, and then shaved this morning. This time, the shave went perfectly well (as always with two days growth with me), and when I put on the alum, it didn't sting at all because I was extra careful not to use pressure. Rinsed, balm, looks good. After 3 minutes i return to the bathroom, only to find I had razor burn - again. Now, I do understand I get burned more often, since I'm trying out blade choices, but this was too much. After a couple of hours, only slight signs of irritation. Now, would you say that alum, in my case, causes irritation, or is this a thing like: it gets worse before it gets better?
Thanks!
Last week, I shaved, used alum, rinsed off, put on the AS balm. Lit up like a christmas tree. Decided to let my skin heal for a day, and then shaved this morning. This time, the shave went perfectly well (as always with two days growth with me), and when I put on the alum, it didn't sting at all because I was extra careful not to use pressure. Rinsed, balm, looks good. After 3 minutes i return to the bathroom, only to find I had razor burn - again. Now, I do understand I get burned more often, since I'm trying out blade choices, but this was too much. After a couple of hours, only slight signs of irritation. Now, would you say that alum, in my case, causes irritation, or is this a thing like: it gets worse before it gets better?
Thanks!