Quote Originally Posted by richmondesi View Post
Not to start a whole big deal or anything, but witch hazel that doesn't have 14/15% alcohol isn't really witch hazel according to the FDA which isn't in most of the Thayers "witch hazel" products. The alcohol component being similar to red wine is what is attributed to the astringent effect of witch hazel. I can provide a slough of links if needed.
I've seen the "slough of links" at B&B and don't really care to see more of the same. Maybe others do, that's just me. I just want something that smells pleasant but not overbearing, and has some alcohol to cool my face. The 10% alcohol in Thayers fits that bill nicely, for me. I think the Thayers with 20% alcohol would be a bit much.
Cheers,
Kent