Thread: Balms

After the cold water rinse and pat down, I use balms for dry and sensitive skin.

Its good to have a few different choices to choose from. Treat yourself good!

Pabster

would 19 open bottles qualify as a few and thats just the ASBs

Originally Posted by Pabster

After the cold water rinse and pat down, I use balms for dry and sensitive skin.

Its good to have a few different choices to choose from. Treat yourself good!

Pabster

Depends on the Witch Hazel, most have alcohol in them so they will burn. Thayer's makes there toners with no alcohol and their astringents with, also have some other great ingredients. So they cost more then plain witch hazel but good stuff.

Originally Posted by salazch

Does witch hazel burn? should it be mixed with anything?

Does anybody use witch hazel first and then use an aftershave w/alcohol afterwards? Is that an ok combo? I heard that WH basically closes pores so there is less burn, or so dirt does not get in them.

Originally Posted by salazch

Does anybody use witch hazel first and then use an aftershave w/alcohol afterwards? Is that an ok combo? I heard that WH basically closes pores so there is less burn, or so dirt does not get in them.

Yes, I do. In the seldom case that I need a little extra moisture, I'll layer a balm on top of that.

I have been using Nivea after shave lotion for the last month or so and found I like the way it softens the skin. It's fragrance fades quickly so it doesn't conflict with my colonge or after shave.

Originally Posted by salazch

Does witch hazel burn? should it be mixed with anything?

Witch hazle is mostly water. Some brand contain a small amount of alcohol as a preservative, others use tocophirol (vitamine E), both of these can burn very sensitive skin (if that is what you have), but should be no problem for normal skin.

Originally Posted by Sticky

It's an astringent. Here's a Wiki link about it, look under the "Medicinal uses" section. Seems to be popular for aftershave lotions and such. Many drugstores carry it in 100% strength; often near the mineral oil...

I looked and looked yesterday for pure witch hazel..... all were 14% alcohol...... Is this normal?

bjanzen,

Yes...Regular witch hazel does contain alcohol. However, Thayer's does make an alcohol free version of witch hazel. You can purchase it online at Vintage Blades, Straight Razor Designs or Best Grooming and Tools.

Okay, thanks for that.... I will have to add that to my next order from Jim at Vintage.....