How often do you use Witch Hazel? - page 1 -

• How often do you use Witch Hazel? by Aussie Sly Guy on 10 Dec, 2013 10:48
• Do you just use it after you shave or a couple times a day?
  
• #1 by Sir Harry on 10 Dec, 2013 11:16
• Usually after shaving, although sometimes after the occasional breakout.
• #2 by tomgallagher on 10 Dec, 2013 13:30
• I just use it after shaving.
• #3 by Slyest on 10 Dec, 2013 15:43
• What is it? ****Hangs head in shame.....
• #4 by Cave Dweller on 10 Dec, 2013 15:54
• Quote from: Slyest on 10 Dec, 2013 15:43

  What is it?
  

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

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• #5 by Roger on 11 Dec, 2013 19:51
• Okay, so I Googled this witch hazel of which you speak.  Does it burn?  I'm a big pussy.
• #6 by mrzed on 11 Dec, 2013 20:04
• 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. 
  
  
• #7 by Roger on 11 Dec, 2013 20:08
• OUCH!!!!!
  
  I think I'll give it a try.
• #8 by slymyke on 11 Dec, 2013 22:02
• 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). 
• #9 by Roger on 11 Dec, 2013 22:05
• When I Googled "Witch Hazel", all of the picture results were for 'roid pads.   
• #10 by Sir Harry on 12 Dec, 2013 06:55
• 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!
• #11 by Fsteve65 on 25 Dec, 2013 02:11
• I use it after every shave and sometimes in between shaves to cut the gloss
• #12 by Blitzed on 25 Dec, 2013 07:30
• 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.)
• #13 by baldjoeg on 26 Dec, 2013 21:49
• 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.
• #14 by slane on 27 Dec, 2013 00:06
• 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.