Thread: Witchhazel as an aftershave?

Originally Posted by Gravitas

Same works for me....splash of Thayers then AS. Never tried Dickenson's, but I hear good things.

Probably overall Thayers is higher quality stuff but Dickinsons is just witch hazel and alcohol ---some don't like the witch hazel smell but it doesn't last for long.


Justin

Dickinson's doesn't smell that bad, and honestly it goes away in a few minutes anyway. it beets the smell of pure alcohol!

I splash on witch hazel and rub the alum black into that. Than I am done.

Mason

Speaking of Alum...mine fell on the floor this morning and shattered into 5 pieces Which makes me think...while the block should last 30 years...multiple that by 95% chance of dropping it over that time and you get 1.5yrs of use - lol

JR

I'll put in another vote for Thayer's. I have three, and Lavender and Rose are my favorite. I keep them all in the refrigerator in spritz bottles.

RT

That witchhazel is a very interesting plant, its bloom is in winter. I got one this spring and planted it in my garden. Now I'm looking forward to seeing it develop (it grows very slowly).
And next time I make my own aftershave from vodka, aloe and piment, I'll also put some witchhazel leaves in the mix.
Greetings
oskar

Originally Posted by oskar

That witchhazel is a very interesting plant, its bloom is in winter. I got one this spring and planted it in my garden. Now I'm looking forward to seeing it develop (it grows very slowly).
And next time I make my own aftershave from vodka, aloe and piment, I'll also put some witchhazel leaves in the mix.
Greetings
oskar

Interesting Oskar, Is it a complicated process for making your own AS?

Not at all. Just dump all the ingredients in a lidded glass having taken the lid off first, though, leave it to stand for two weeks or longer. Shake that thing from time to time (with the lid on this time) and it's done.
I like to think that it is good for the skin and that it stops minor bleedings. No persistent smell either.
Greetings,
oskar

Thanks Oscar, I'll have to give that a try some time.

Works well for me as an AS.

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