thanks.. that's what i feel i'm going to start doing.. i generally skip the alum and witch hazel these days.. but had been applying balm after my initial rinse and dry.. and then finishing with my alcohol based splash..

that's just the way i had seen everyone else doing it.. but i was missing out on my enjoyable bite i get from the alcohol based product. so i'm going to switch it around.. my only concern now is i'll be masking my beloved bay rum scent with that distinctive nivea smell.