Alum block plea...
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Thats not so good Ian, really shows how each person can have a totally different experience and the trick is finding out what works for you.
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Like others, I originally left it on and got a very tight face. Then I saw a video where the user left it a minute or so then washed it off before applying their aftershave balm.
Tried that and it works a treat for my skin, but then everyone's skin is different so run with what works for you.
I've been trying out witchazel recently, but I think I prefer the alum block
Tried that and it works a treat for my skin, but then everyone's skin is different so run with what works for you.
I've been trying out witchazel recently, but I think I prefer the alum block
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Make sure you use it evenly on your face, else your skin collapses in on itself like a black hole.
I do love rubbing alum (not Alan) all over my face.
I do love rubbing alum (not Alan) all over my face.
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Am sure Allan would be delighted, more than you but I doubt the astringent effects.
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They've been using it for at least 200 years in the (cloth) dying industry amongst many others with no ill-effects, so expect the EU to ban it soon.
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During my last 2 shaves I've used my alum block.
I left the alum on my face for a few seconds and then rinsed with warm water. That last action appears to be the key, as I've only previously rinsed alum of with cold water, and as with mos things, the warm water dissolves the alum better, and removes it from my fizza.
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I left the alum on my face for a few seconds and then rinsed with warm water. That last action appears to be the key, as I've only previously rinsed alum of with cold water, and as with mos things, the warm water dissolves the alum better, and removes it from my fizza.
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Chemically there is no difference between the Indian shop ones and the expensive Trumpers or AOS ones. My missus bought me a Trumpers one at Christmas, is is huge block compared to the OSMA or other ones but I do notice the residue when dry is not quite so powdery. It makes no difference to the end result but is is a lot more pleasurable to use.
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I had been without alum for about 7 shaves during which my routine stayed the same. I thought I'd see how I'd get on without it...that was a mistake.
I like using post shave products especially after shave but it is clear to me that alum is probably the most effective post shave product there is.
I like using post shave products especially after shave but it is clear to me that alum is probably the most effective post shave product there is.
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How long you reckon you could keep a block in ya gob? I might try it later if I have a sherbert or two...Jeltz said:
