If any of you have a rather large basin, there is nothing like a full submerge. I fill it to about 3/4 full of as cold water that a Chicago tap can make. I do a full facial submerge after every step in the process. Right out of the shower, I make my lather and then do about 30-40 seconds in the water. After every pass, I do another 30-40seconds. After the Alum is the final dunk.

I keep my whole shave VERY cold. I also finish the last half of my showers with cold water. It is actually very good for the body. To me, there is nothing better than the cold wake up. Cold showers and shave followed by espresso is my recipe for a good day!