Thread: Lookin' for witch hazel aftershave

Hey there, folks!

I've been looking for a good witch hazel base aftershave for quite a while, but I've had no luck so far. Does anyone know any good ones, preferably not too expensive?

Thanks in advance!

Originally Posted by JJMononoetoe

Hey there, folks!

I've been looking for a good witch hazel base aftershave for quite a while, but I've had no luck so far. Does anyone know any good ones, preferably not too expensive?

Thanks in advance!

I've not used it but Dickinson's is a brand I've heard recommended. It's on the inexpensive side and can be found at Wallgreens, CVS, probably others.

Thayers is another brand and the one I'm currently using is their witch hazel astringent. It's a little pricey but I like it. I found mine at Whole Foods.
hth,
Kent

Thanks! Now I have some specific brands I could look for. I'll have to go look on eBay, most of the brands you're naming aren't available over here in the Netherlands That's okay though, most of the time when I get it from America, it's better for my wallet

I found the one you use. Looks good, I was wondering if if was good

IMO, you'd be better off getting a bit of witch hazel (cheap, generic is as good as Thayers which isn't worth the extra money IMO) and using your favorite AS afterward. Witch hazel has a very distinctive scent that dissipates very quickly and your normal AS will work well in conjunction with it.

Best,

I see. In my case, I would first use some witch hazel, and then some moisturizer cream. Will that be fine? I normally actually don't use anything except for moisturizer, although sometimes I use alum to fix my face

For actual WH based aftershaves you can try Ogalalla ....

I use witch hazel then follow up with Proraso pre-shave cream a few minutes later. I have the most sensitive skin of anyone I've ever known, and that combo works wonders. I've tried using other aftershave balms and creams after the witch hazel, but the Proraso pre-shave works the best for me.

As for the witch hazel, I prefer Thayers because the scent is tolerable. It is about $6 for 4 oz. plus I have to pay for shipping. I bought a 16 oz bottle of 84% witch hazel from the local beauty supply store for the same $6. It works just as well, but the smell is rough. It does dissappear pretty quickly though.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

For actual WH based aftershaves you can try Ogalalla ....

Is this the company you're referring to Glen?

http://www.ogallalabayrum.com/

If so, I should be red in the face, since they're located in the state I live, and I've never heard of them. Looks like they sell samples, I'll have to give them a try.
Thanks,
Kent

Originally Posted by captainboog

As for the witch hazel, I prefer Thayers because the scent is tolerable. It is about $6 for 4 oz. plus I have to pay for shipping. I bought a 16 oz bottle of 84% witch hazel from the local beauty supply store for the same $6. It works just as well, but the smell is rough. It does dissappear pretty quickly though.

That's pretty much why I use Thayers as well. I don't like the smell of witch hazel. I also don't like cologne type smells on my skin, and the lemon scented Thayers I'm using dissipates quickly.
Kent

Originally Posted by captainboog

I use witch hazel then follow up with Proraso pre-shave cream a few minutes later. I have the most sensitive skin of anyone I've ever known, and that combo works wonders. I've tried using other aftershave balms and creams after the witch hazel, but the Proraso pre-shave works the best for me.

As for the witch hazel, I prefer Thayers because the scent is tolerable. It is about $6 for 4 oz. plus I have to pay for shipping. I bought a 16 oz bottle of 84% witch hazel from the local beauty supply store for the same $6. It works just as well, but the smell is rough. It does dissappear pretty quickly though.

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.