Fido said:Now more learned colleagues will chip in.
Audiolab said:And the word routine is your confusion my friend. To me there is no fixed routine, sure there are things that I do every shave like face preparation but the Alum, Mousturise, Balm and Aftershave conundrum you are having is normal. I have a plethora of products to suit different conditions and I adapt my post shave care to suit.
For instance some days I feel after shaving my skin is a touch dry, I find this with soaps like Proraso so I use a light moisturiser. Other days I may find I was a bit over zealous with the blade, in this instances I will use something calming like a cool calming balm. In the winter I like more oily products to protect my skin from the bitter wind but in summer I like lighter fresh products so I find I tend to have a set of summer soaps and scent and more aftershaves and a winter set which are the deeper scents more colognes and richer thicker soaps. I do use Alum with every shave, toners like Witch Hazel and Rose water, moisturisers, balms etc I use as required and desired.
Alum is an astringent, they say it closes the pores but I feel it just tightens the skin up, after all the hot water and soap it is a nice way to finish a shave and it lets me know where I have been over eager with the blade, yes it stings but I kind of like that bracing effect. Some use it some don't so you need to try it to see if it works for you. Do a search and you will endless discussion on this and other forums if you are interested in the actual reaction going on and why it works.
Some will tend to stick to a routine or product set that they like and that is fine to, there really aren't that many rights and wrongs here. It all depends on the skin you have and how much time you have to prep before the shave. The main piece of advice I would give you (if you want it) is that the prep is far more important than any after shave product. They are just all making up for what damage the shave has done to your face, be it drying from the soap or burn from the blade. Prevention is far better then cure but do have a few cures that you know work for you and then use as needed, use what works for you and enjoy.
rossyl said:Why do people use Aftershave Lotion and Aftershave Balm, aren't they both just moisturisers?
Why do people use aftershave? Surely it just dries out your face. Moisturiser is the way to go
RB73 said:If you find aftershave splashes irritate you id steer clear of the alum.
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