Alum/Balm

[Shipwrecked]

Question: Alum applied, them balm, however the balm starts to curl into small lumps; I've tried washing the alum off and then applying the balm, same results. I've tried different balms too, to no avail.

Jim

 

[scottymac]

Jim just try using the balm when i first started used both now just use balm.

 

[slrjona]

I apply cold water after a shave then rub alum block all over.Rinse, then lightly pat dry before applying balm....It works for me.

 

[Tall_Paul]

I apply cold water after a shave then rub alum block all over.Rinse, then lightly pat dry before applying balm....It works for me.

This.

You could also try applying the balm with your skin slightly damp and see if that makes a difference.

 

[Canuck]

It affects moisturiser the same way, it seems to turn it into water and some solid bits. I don't use both together, if my skin's feeling a bit dry I'll use moisturiser, and if I get a nick it's alum alone, but not both.

 

[Shipwrecked]

Thanks for all your input!
Jim

 

[press]

Thanks for all your input!
Jim

The same thing happens to me when using Proraso pre-post cream .I find if you apply to a wet face with wet hands its ok.

 

[Browngc]

I've found that I can apply the Boots fresh wood balm on top of the alum without problem. For others I wait for the alum to dry the rinse off, pat dry and then apply the balm. Not had a problem with this method using the Jagger aftershave balm.

 

[Johnus]

When I do use Alum I alway use aftershave-splash- afterwards. Let that dry and use a balm/lotion. Don't have a problem this way.

 

[Diqiu-Long]

I only use aftershave balm, if you didnt cut you serious and just some razor burn then you don't need any alum, but if I ever cut myself serious, I put some toilet paper there.

 

[Epherium]

Shave, warm rinse, alum, cold rinse, balm, Cologne. Simples. Hope it works for you

 

[shanky887614]

Thanks for all your input!
Jim

The same thing happens to me when using Proraso pre-post cream .I find if you apply to a wet face with wet hands its ok.

never had that happen to me with prorasso

i tend to use it as a preshave because i got stuff i prefer for after

 

[Big.Dave]

I apply cold water after a shave then rub alum block all over.Rinse, then lightly pat dry before applying balm....It works for me.

This is what I do no problems put my proraso splash on and if needed proraso pre/post cream.