Thread: Thayer's Witch Hazel

Originally Posted by Andrevs20

Just got my first bottle of thayers witch hazel. And on the lable it states to apply with a cotton ball. Does it make a difference if you use a cotton ball or just pour it in your hand? what do ya'll do?

Just squirt it into your cupped palm and splash it on, baby! Also, to whom it may concern, witch hazel does not sting. It may be that you had a stinging sensation with a product that contains witch hazel AND some other stinging ingredient, most notably alcohol. That is one reason why I prefer Thayer's witch hazel toner with no alcohol. It also contains aloe vera and comes in several nifty scents, such as: lavender, lemon, rose to name a few.

Like the idea of putting witch hazel in the fridge. I always use it after my cold rinse so it makes sense to have the hazel cold. Can't wait to try it.

I was just using a steptic pencil when I first started straight razor shaving for all my nicks and cuts, however it resulted in some pretty bad razor burn. I'm not sure if the two were related but I still decided on a change. I started using dickinson's witch hazel and not only do I hardly get razor burn but my slight acne is also almost completely gone. I agree with the earlier poster about using ice cold water after the shave to close the pores first and then using the witch hazel. All the reviews on Thayers is perking my interest though and I think that I may have to run out and get some lemon and lavender. Sounds splendid. Later gents

-Terry

Terry,

Witch hazel is witch hazel imho. I have used Thayers Original w/ Aloe Vera and its very good, but I just purchased a bottle of Dickinson's for the same purpose. Even generic witch hazel will work.

Witch Hazel is also the main active ingredient in Preparation H Wipes, which also include aloe. Not sure it's particularly cost-effective as a method of applying WH to the face, but....

i love thayers post shave on a hot day or anytime on a hot day. thayers in the fridge=good thinking. will have to try it. wonder if that stuff will turn into ice? i will let you know.

I use Thayers after every shave..I just like the cool refreshing feeling it gives. Even splashed some on before going to bed at night just to refresh

ok, I know it seems pretty stupid to ask this, especially after all these posts,

But I used Thayer's Witch Hazel toner (no alcohol) the last couple of shaves,
and I didn't feel any particular effect during or after application.

I have to say that now I feel a bit like someone who got "scammed" into buying $10 a bottle of distilled water...

You won't really feel anything like a Menthol laced after shave splash, nor will you feel the burn if you use a brand that has alcohol as there isn't enough by volume to get any sting. It's just an over all good clean feeling after, and of course helps heal any damage done.

Originally Posted by jhenry

Terry,

Witch hazel is witch hazel imho. I have used Thayers Original w/ Aloe Vera and its very good, but I just purchased a bottle of Dickinson's for the same purpose. Even generic witch hazel will work.

Generic meaning store brands are very watered down depending on the brand. In the past I've tried some and it's basically like putting water on your face.