Quote Originally Posted by Longrange View Post
My post shave routine is a cold rinse and pat dry. After a few minutes I apply a bit of Original Thayers Witch Hazel and again let my face breath and dry for a few. Next up is the Nivea mixed with some Bay Rum or Old Spice depending on what mood I am in or soap I used for the shave.

I have read quite a few posts that mention the sting after using the Witch Hazel, I however do not notice a sting of any kind while using the product. Am I just luck enough to have tough skin or am I just not irritating my face while I am shaving, not that I want my face irritated.

Just looking for some in-site to the burn of not burn of the Witch Hazel.

Thanks
Hi Jimmy,
I use Thayer's "no alcohol", lavender + Aloe formulation and I have not noticed any stinging whatsoever. The original formulation contains alcohol, and as Carrie mentioned it's upwards of 14%, which is a lot .

It's probably a combination of your shave technique and your skin, which may be less sensitive to alcohol's "stinging" effect(s).



Quote Originally Posted by CarrieM View Post
Commercial witch hazels usually have 14% alcohol in it. You may have a variation that has a lesser amount of alcohol or you are really doing a great job shaving and not irritating you skin so no burn.
Wowww Carrie....That's a lot of alcohol .