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    I realize how much I have come to rely on Witch Hazel as a way to cap off my shave. Indeed I apply it to my face and neck and even behind my ears...and my skin has never looked and felt so good. I have all the Thayers flavours, but it seems I rely on Dickinsons WH that I buy from Walmart as my daily splash (less expensive than Thayers). I even put some in a small spray bottle and use a few squirts as my deodorant. This is one of those wonder products that serves many purposes. I can't imagine a shave without my trusted WH. I did some reading and it turns out the WH has been around as a herbal remedy for a long time.

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    Same here, been using it for a few weeks myself. Witch Hazel, it just rocks!
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    I use Dickinson's probably 5 days out of 7. I only skip it if the aftershave of the day already has WH in the blend.
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    I use WH after every shave for a few months now. It helps sooth the skin a touch before the A.S. Goes on. I too use the Thayers but dont have the walmart stuff. I might have to pick-up some to try it out. Thayers is not really expensive but if I can go cheeper I will.
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    I use Thayer's three or four times a day. It is much less drying than a fresh AS in the pm.

    Amazon Prime has Thayer's in a 3 pack of 12oz bottles for $22.65. That price has jumped. The last time I ordered the 3 pack it was $18.
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    I use WH after each shave.

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    I could not agree more. It does absolute wonders for my skin
    I use Bretenna witch hazel with aloe, citrus, sage and essential oils which I got from Amazon
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    Personally been using Witch Hazel for years now, I don't use any pre shave stuff or aftershave. Just plain Witch Hazel after the shave. I find my skin not so dry in winter season, and its very traditional.

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    It's Witch Hazel for me too after the shave. I just splash it on and let it soak in or dry while I'm putting away my stuff and doing my post-shave stropping. Leaves the skin really nice and comfortable.
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    Dickinsons is the main name in WH. It's been around forever and it's good stuff just that it's more a general purpose astringent with 1001 uses. The Thayers contains other ingredients and is better for shaving. They even make a specific shave version which contains a good charge of alcohol. I use that one.

    Just stay away from the store brands. They are cheap but though they don't say it are very watered down.
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