I bought and tried some witch hazel for the first time ever the other day after reading about it on this forum. Interesting smell. doesn't cost much even though comes from US and is going to last for ages. Haven't put it on my scalp much but it's great on the face -- it seems to really smooth the skin without of course making it greasy. It's the viscosity of water. This place is making me a little girly I think.
Did you order your from the Internet Gary?I use the TN Dickson from Woolies/Safeway....
Quote from: Lynchy on January 02, 2013, 02:52:02 PMDid you order your from the Internet Gary?I use the TN Dickson from Woolies/Safeway....I also got it in Woolworths -- not the web. The TN Dickinson's is the only one that I could find. A bottle is going to last a long time -- good value.
Im pretty tempted to try one of theese http://www.mensbiz.com.au/shop-by-brand/thayers-witch-hazel.html at some point. Price is a little high though.
Sorry if it sounds stupid, but what exactly does witch hazel do for ya? I've seen mention of it several times around here but I don't know anything about it. Is it any different than just using plain old aftershave?
Quote from: VoodooSyxx on January 02, 2013, 03:36:06 PMSorry if it sounds stupid, but what exactly does witch hazel do for ya? I've seen mention of it several times around here but I don't know anything about it. Is it any different than just using plain old aftershave?I've never use after shave so I don't know what it does. They reckon that it's a toner whatever that means. I can only say that by my direct observation it seems to make the skin smoother perhaps by reducing the pore size? It's the viscosity of water, dries in a few seconds and has an interesting bitter smell. They suggest you use it under after shave or moisturiser or whatever you use if anything.
Yeah,It’s an astringent, so it tightens the skin, which stops any little nicks or weepers you may have. And I’m pretty sure that it’s an antiseptic also which helps with bumps and ingrown.I have been using it on my head since I first started shaving and started using it on the face too when I picked up the whole DE thing. It’s well worth a look if you chasing something to replace aftershaves. Alum blocks are also pretty good IMO
Quote from: Gary~ on January 02, 2013, 08:18:11 PMQuote from: VoodooSyxx on January 02, 2013, 03:36:06 PMSorry if it sounds stupid, but what exactly does witch hazel do for ya? I've seen mention of it several times around here but I don't know anything about it. Is it any different than just using plain old aftershave?I've never use after shave so I don't know what it does. They reckon that it's a toner whatever that means. I can only say that by my direct observation it seems to make the skin smoother perhaps by reducing the pore size? It's the viscosity of water, dries in a few seconds and has an interesting bitter smell. They suggest you use it under after shave or moisturiser or whatever you use if anything.Yeah,It’s an astringent, so it tightens the skin, which stops any little nicks or weepers you may have. And I’m pretty sure that it’s an antiseptic also which helps with bumps and ingrown.I have been using it on my head since I first started shaving and started using it on the face too when I picked up the whole DE thing. It’s well worth a look if you chasing something to replace aftershaves. Alum blocks are also pretty good IMO