Thread: What if i have acne?

I'd definitely say get an Alum block. That stuff's been around for thousands of years for a reason. But the alum is what's going to help you after your shave.... if you nick yourself and to help close up your pores. I'd also consider your skin before you shave so there's less for you to chop off, so to speak. Quick and easy without a lot of perusing the beauty products in the store - get a Proactive kit and use it. It's going to get worse before it gets better, but it will get better. I used to be a professional diver and ingrown hairs were a problem, obviously not on my face, but I know exactly how it behaves. I just really see the beauty in a straight razor shave and I think your face deserves to reap the very best rewards from it. I guess it would be like buying a cheapo straight thinking you're going to get a high class shave... skimping on your face just isn't worth it. Obviously this is all IMHO.