Quote Originally Posted by BotanicalStig View Post
After reading your experience, I ditched the alum for my shave tonight. Instead, I went straight to the witch hazel and followed up with bay rum and my balm later on. My face hasn't turned red and I haven't gotten that bumpiness after my shave. I also don't have that uncomfortable dry feeling that I've had since adding the alum to my shave.

I think the alum may have been disagreeing with my skin, thanks for sharing your experience!
Seems like the same experience i had. I still am staying away from the alum and my skin still feels great. Not a bump in sight.