Thread: Witch Hazel Users

Witch hazel is an astringent, so I don't normally combine it with an alum block, which serves the same purpose. Here in New England, during the dry winter months, I like to use a scented witch hazel rather than an alcohol-based after-shave, to prevent my skin from drying out. There are some scented ones; the Thayer's line of witch hazel is good in this regard for starters. Enough to match with whatever scented soap went before this. For example, Thayer's lavender after Haslinger's sheep's milk soap is great. Apply the witch hazel to the face at the end, let it dry there and that is all.

I use Witch Hazel after the shave and again later in the day.

In the past I would reapply an AS in the afternoon as a refresher. This tended to dry my skin so i switched to WH. Feels good and the skin likes it. I often put some on before I go to bed.

Alum, rinse, W.H., W.H., W.H., A.S.
I like Thiers W.H. with scent
I Enjoy the lemon the most but Rose is good too.

Wow. Never knew that there was scented witch hazel. I learn more things off this site that cost me money than almost anywhere else

Thanks all. From now on no more witch Hazel wash. Will let it dry on my face befor AS.
I found a very nice witch Hazel,
Bretanna , Infused with citrus, sage & aloe.
Thanks again
Harry

I splash on Thayer Lavender after a hot towel then some GFT Coral Skin Food. Sometimes I’ll splash on some aftershave but normally just the WH and Skin Food.

I splash on Dickinson's Witch Hazel, then finish with argan oil and Unscented Balm from The Sudsy Soapery.

Just bought a bottle of Humphreys Witch Hazel. No scent added. Havent used it yet, but I will let you know how it rates.

Or you could try one of the Ogallala Bay Rum AS products, which are witch hazel (not alcohol) based.

Thayers alchol free rose witch hazel is awesome. I just use it as an aftershave.