Thread: Thayer's Witch Hazel

Originally Posted by flyman

Tannins are actually powerful astringents which close pores and capillaries immediately upon contact with them. Additionally, tannins have been used in medicine for centuries to draw toxins out (living) skin. I'm willing to stipulate that that the manufacturing process that Thayer's uses is no more costly. I just love the results.

+1 Tannin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The tanning of Cow Hides is done through a Chemical Process.

Has anyone tried this one?

Thayers Witch Hazel After Shave w/Aloe Vera Formula - $6.50 : Thayers Natural Remedies, Since 1847

What's the scent like? And how does the usage compare to this one:

Thayers Medicated Superhazel with Aloe Vera Formula Astringent - $9.95 : Thayers Natural Remedies, Since 1847

Actually, I don't use either one of those products. I only use the toners because they do not contain alcohol. Specifically, I like Lavender. There is just enough scent to mask the actual witch hazel scent, which is kind of nasty. Ironically, I sometimes use AS splash in stead of my usual Nivea ASB, but at least I'm ready for it when I do. My post shave ritual goes like this:

Cold water rinse, pat dry.
Witch hazel, air dry while applying pomade.
(Sometimes)Pinaud Bay Rum, Clubman, or Lime Sec AS splash
Nivea ASB
(if no AS) Gentlemen's Best Signature EDT. (wifey loves the stuff)

No matter what, Thayers goes on right after cold water rinse. I think it sets the "tone".

Originally Posted by SlowRain

Has anyone tried this one?

Thayers Witch Hazel After Shave w/Aloe Vera Formula - $6.50 : Thayers Natural Remedies, Since 1847

What's the scent like? And how does the usage compare to this one:

Thayers Medicated Superhazel with Aloe Vera Formula Astringent - $9.95 : Thayers Natural Remedies, Since 1847

I have not used either type, I use the original (Astringent) Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera. Some say the smell of Witch Hazel is nasty but I like it.

I have looked at the medicated and it seems to have more alcohol in it, at least the one I looked at in the Grocery store. The price I paid was a bit more than that though But no Shipping and Handleing charges

Thayers all the way for me too - definitely the benchmark for post shave comfort. I use the aloe-infused one which has very little (if any) aroma. Will be trying the Superhazel next as I hear good things about this.

I always use the hazel after cold water rinse post shave. Then add Trumpers Skin Food or Proraso pre/post shave cream.

Enjoy!

Originally Posted by MrMarx

Thayers all the way for me too - definitely the benchmark for post shave comfort. I use the aloe-infused one which has very little (if any) aroma. Will be trying the Superhazel next as I hear good things about this.

I always use the hazel after cold water rinse post shave. Then add Trumpers Skin Food or Proraso pre/post shave cream.

Enjoy!

This is just my routine, however, since I shave both my head and face, I finish up by a cold water rinse, then I take two ice cubes and palm them and run them over my entire head and face until they are gone.

After a quick towel 'pat' dry, I finish up with With Hazel, then a course of Aloe Vera, then Lubriderm.

The most important thing I want to pass on is the use of cold water and ice cubes to shrink the pores. Put an AS like With Hazel on after all of that and you have a perfectly smooth head/face.

YMMV,

Bodach

Originally Posted by Bodach

This is just my routine, however, since I shave both my head and face, I finish up by a cold water rinse, then I take two ice cubes and palm them and run them over my entire head and face until they are gone.

After a quick towel 'pat' dry, I finish up with With Hazel, then a course of Aloe Vera, then Lubriderm.

The most important thing I want to pass on is the use of cold water and ice cubes to shrink the pores. Put an AS like With Hazel on after all of that and you have a perfectly smooth head/face.

YMMV,

Bodach

using witch hazel as an astringent and cleanser.. don't you want your pores to be open still?

Originally Posted by TSasser

+1 Tannin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The tanning of Cow Hides is done through a Chemical Process.

Well, tannins are of course chemicals, and while agree that leather making in the industrialized world uses synthetic tanning agents, the very term tanning (as applied to making leather) comes from the use of oak tannins in the process. All tannins are polyphenolic compounds that chemically alter protein molecules, stronger tannins such as those found in oak bark cause the protein molecules to shrink resulting in permanent stiffening of the hides with a reduction in the overall pore structure. This is what converts the raw hides to leather. It is this same process that causes the feeling of tightness or puckering of the skin when milder tannins are applied topically. If this is what you want, then I will agree that you will get it from any one of a number of vegetable tannin extracts, including tea and coffee. I still challenge the claim that this is beneficial.

They have a sample pack for $16.99 which seems like a good deal. Then when I checked out I realized they charge $21.75 for shipping. Sigh I guess I'll have to pass.

Thayers Witch Hazel Sampler Package - $16.95 : Thayers Natural Remedies, Since 1847

Do you guys know where in Seattle or Bellingham I can find Lemon Thayers please? Thank you.

Terry