Thread: Ogallala Bay Rum...ouch!

I ordered some Ogalalla Bay Rum a few weeks back and had quite the experience. For folks trying it for the first time, make sure you shake it. I smeared 100% oil on my face and would rather it been gasoline and a match. OUCH! I didn't like it. The next time, I shook it. I really like it now.

May be I am ignorant here but why shake it?
It is a clear liquid right? What would shaking the bottle do to it?

In mine, their was an oily substance that separated out. When I tipped the bottle up, the oil ran to the bottom (spout end) and I poured 100% oil into my hand. By shaking, that oil is distributed. It really was bad.

Originally Posted by mainaman

May be I am ignorant here but why shake it?
It is a clear liquid right? What would shaking the bottle do to it?

Ogallala is a very loose mixture of oils and liquids. It separates after it sits for a minute or two. In order to get a good distribution of all the ingredients in it, you have to shake the hell out of it before you splash it on. Otherwise you're getting all the oils/fragrance and none of the witch hazel delivery.

Originally Posted by Onegrecook

I ordered some Ogalalla Bay Rum a few weeks back and had quite the experience. For folks trying it for the first time, make sure you shake it. I smeared 100% oil on my face and would rather it been gasoline and a match. OUCH! I didn't like it. The next time, I shook it. I really like it now.

I posted a thread on this too. I couldn't wash it off. It was quite an unpleasant experience. Suffice it to say that it is now vigorously shaken before application.

I find, although strong to begin with, it's quite a subtle scent after an hour or so

Is the clove oil that separates out and causes the burn,I cut mine 50/50 with cheap witchazel.One large Bottle of Ogallala lasts me about 3 yrs.

Originally Posted by DaveTheGeordie

I posted a thread on this too. I couldn't wash it off. It was quite an unpleasant experience. Suffice it to say that it is now vigorously shaken before application.

I find, although strong to begin with, it's quite a subtle scent after an hour or so

That's what I've found as well. I actually really like it now.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Is the clove oil that separates out and causes the burn,I cut mine 50/50 with cheap witchazel.One large Bottle of Ogallala lasts me about 3 yrs.

That's a cracking idea. I'll give it a go.

Originally Posted by Onegrecook

In mine, their was an oily substance that separated out. When I tipped the bottle up, the oil ran to the bottom (spout end) and I poured 100% oil into my hand. By shaking, that oil is distributed. It really was bad.

I did the same (started a thread too). It numbed my lips and wouldn't wash off lol.

That there experience focuses the grey matter when picking up the bottle now