Thread: Intro and couple of questions

<Witch hazel is very soothing if you're getting a bit of a rash.>

Here is the Sharing response just returned to the Dickinson's Witch Hazel website: I want to share more about Witch Hazel as my experiments in producing a whole extract from the bark & leaves of the Hamamelis virginiana shrub, native to North America, progress, Lord willing, but let's start here ...

http://www.dickinsonbrands.com/aboutdickinson.htm

A native of Connecticut, whose ancient motto is "Qui Transtulit Sustinet," (He Who Transplanted Still Sustains), I have used Dickinson's all my life, till 1980, when because of a new-found "face burning" sensation, the Dickinson's Chemist told be that the 14% Alcohol required to prevent spoilage had been denatured in response to government regulators. Now I am overjoyed to learn that Dickinson's has replaced that adulterated essential alcohol with the all natural product which contains no such adulterants! Finally, I can return to Dickinson's from the undependable generic products, even the natural store sold ones which have come & gone throughout the intervening quarter-century. I am thrilled that T. N. Dickinson's traditional strong Witch Hazel is available at better local stores here in Eugene, Oregon, such as Albertson's & Fred Meyers, and even Walmart. Nothing instantly "repairs" my face from the daily morning shaving experience like good Witch Hazel, which instantly halts razor burn and minimises bleeding from tiny cuts and which is so soothing and fresh smelling, and stops itching and helps to remedy all kinds of skin irritations & reactions, and even "takes care" of mosquito bites. GOD Bless you all!

I appreciate all of the responses. I'll definitely check out the alum and witch hazel -- I think we may have some in the bathroom already. And thanks for all the welcome messages - this is a great site - I can't wait to pick up a razor or two from the classifieds.

Chris

Welcome, Being a newbie I'm learning as well but these guys are great, good info always. One thing I have learned is prep is very important. Go to the wiki and start at the beginning there is so much there that will help you. Every shave is a learning experience. Practice, practice, practice.