Witch hazel as pre-shave treatment?
Today I skipped my morning shower, having showered before bead last night (I had done a bunch of yard work and didn't want to go to bed covered in grass clippings and sweat). Just as an experiment, I wet my face with witch hazel, rather than water, and let it soak for a minute or two before putting on my pre-shave oil. Then I shaved as normal.
It seemed like I got less irritation on my neck and jawline than I usually do with non-showered shaves, but it could just be placebo.
Has anyone else tried or use WH as a pre-shave, rather than or in addition to post shave?