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  1. 01-27-2011, 02:07 AM #1
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    Default Witch Hazel....Where have you been?

    I just finished a very nice hump day shave. I usually finish with a splash of cold water then some nivea sensitive balm. After hearing many wet shavers talk about how they love witch hazel I bought a bottle an splashed some on before my AS balm. Holy hell! Why have I waited so long to use it? It had a slight burn at first then mellowed nicely. I dont know if it does anything for nicks but I didnt even need my sacred styptic. Just wanna say to any guys that haven't used it or maybe given upon it, to get a bottle. And to anybody who has more post shave advice I'd greatly appreciate it.
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    Default Witch Hazel....Where have you been?

    Not only feels good, I like the scent too.
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    I couldn't agree more! I love this stuff...and for those of you curious about the benefits of witch hazel on your skin, check out this link! It's worth the read

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    Look over here for scented Witch Hazel goodness
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    Witch hazel is great stuff with strong medicinal qualities. It's been used for a very long time for a variety of purposes. Even the plant itself is famous in herbal circles.
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    I recently just tried it too. I was rather impressed. I liked the fresh finish it gave.
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    I have been a fan of witch hazel for a while now and actually enjoy the scent. It is cheap and does its job.
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    Default about that Witch Hazel...

    So all the talk of Witch Hazel got me thinking I should give it a shot. So I went to the local CVS and picked some up. I believe it was Dickinson's All Natural. It's 86% Witch Hazel Extract, 14% Alcohol (???). I have to say I like it quite a bit. I had just had a great shave: about as close to BBS as I've gotten with a DE w/Merkur blade(I use a late 40's Super Speed when my straight is out for honing and like to mix up my blades just for kicks). Cold water rinse and a splash of the Witch Hazel and it was magic (witchcraft?). None of the burn the OP mentioned. Just a cool refreshing feeling! I didn't get much of a scent just a slight woodiness. Good stuff!

    Is Thayer's significantly better that the stuff I tried? If so, where can I get some!

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    I found Lavender Thayer's at a Vitamin Cottage.
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    The Lavender Thayers is great!!!
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