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Offline Aussie Sly Guy

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How often do you use Witch Hazel?
« on: December 10, 2013, 10:48:56 AM »
Do you just use it after you shave or a couple times a day?
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Re: How often do you use Witch Hazel?
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2013, 11:16:09 AM »
Usually after shaving, although sometimes after the occasional breakout.
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Re: How often do you use Witch Hazel?
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2013, 01:30:29 PM »
I just use it after shaving.
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« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2013, 03:43:24 PM »
What is it? ****Hangs head in shame.....
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Re: How often do you use Witch Hazel?
« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2013, 03:54:08 PM »
Quote from: Slyest on December 10, 2013, 03:43:24 PM
What is it?

A mild astringent.

(Also one of my favorite characters in the Warner Brothers cartoons.)

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Re: How often do you use Witch Hazel?
« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2013, 07:51:05 PM »
Okay, so I Googled this witch hazel of which you speak.  Does it burn?  I'm a big pussy. :D
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Re: How often do you use Witch Hazel?
« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2013, 08:04:43 PM »
No, it does not burn.
Used it this morning.
I nicked my head on some spots that were poking up almost like pimples. The blade caught the raised skin and made a minor nick.  Small amount of blood. Put on some witch hazel. Helped. It's an astringent. 

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Re: How often do you use Witch Hazel?
« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2013, 08:08:41 PM »
OUCH!!!!!

I think I'll give it a try.
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Re: How often do you use Witch Hazel?
« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2013, 10:02:28 PM »
I never have tried it for shaving.  I remember my Mom having some and when I was a teenager, I used it on any acne spots that would appear... (I'm not sure if it was a good idea, but luckily I never had much acne). 
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Re: How often do you use Witch Hazel?
« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2013, 10:05:54 PM »
When I Googled "Witch Hazel", all of the picture results were for 'roid pads.   :o
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Re: How often do you use Witch Hazel?
« Reply #10 on: December 12, 2013, 06:55:17 AM »
Witch Hazel does not burn and works well...My only complaint is that it smells like stale vinegar, but given my line of work, I've smelled worse things!
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Re: How often do you use Witch Hazel?
« Reply #11 on: December 25, 2013, 02:11:24 AM »
I use it after every shave and sometimes in between shaves to cut the gloss
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Re: How often do you use Witch Hazel?
« Reply #12 on: December 25, 2013, 07:30:25 AM »
Witch Hazel is one of those old fashioned lotions that has a myriad of applicatons. Beyond part of my shaving ritual, I use it as a body "splash" in the shower. Closes the pores and just feels good, bracing.

(And, yes, Witch Hazel is on of the best minor Warner Brothers cartoon characters.)
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Re: How often do you use Witch Hazel?
« Reply #13 on: December 26, 2013, 09:49:04 PM »
I try to use it everyday after a shave. I love the soothing feeling that it gives you. It is great stuff and very inexpensive.
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Re: How often do you use Witch Hazel?
« Reply #14 on: December 27, 2013, 12:06:31 AM »
I use witch hazel after every shave.  It's the main ingredient in branded aftershaves.  I mainly use it because it feels refreshing and tightens up the skin.

It will burn a small amount if you manage to cut yourself during the shave; this is because it is partially made up of an alcohol.  It should not burn at all if there are no fresh cuts on the skin.
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