Thayers Witch Hazel...

[PLANofMAN]

Splash it on like aftershave. The cotton wool and rubbing is for the ladies.

 

[Sezer1974]

Splash it on like aftershave. The cotton wool and rubbing is for the ladies.

Thanks a lot for the clarification mate, I always thought Thayers witch hazel is for men and is actually an Aftershave, Had a bottle of cucumber thayers but never used it, today after reading this thread and reading the instructions, seems to be like a general use, medicine cabinet essential.

 

[PLANofMAN]

Thanks a lot for the clarification mate, I always thought Thayers witch hazel is for men and is actually an Aftershave, Had a bottle of cucumber thayers but never used it, today after reading this thread and reading the instructions, seems to be like a general use, medicine cabinet essential.

It's an astringent, and has mild antibacterial properties. Women use it on their wrinkles. Men use it to close up weepers and the smallest nicks. It also keeps the dreaded neck "wattles" at bay. I think it's also used on minor itching and burns.

So yeah, 'medicine cabinet essential' probably sums it up nicely.

 

[antdad]

You do use more splashing it on and the coverage isn't as effective and yes I prefer to use a cotton pad so get over it.

 

[Dave-the-rave]

I splash it on like a man but I wear women's panties.

 

[ollie9091]

It the only shaving product I do use every day. I have really sensitive skin and have never had a single issue

 

[UKRob]

It's an astringent, and has mild antibacterial properties. Women use it on their wrinkles. Men use it to close up weepers and the smallest nicks. It also keeps the dreaded neck "wattles" at bay. I think it's also used on minor itching and burns.

So yeah, 'medicine cabinet essential' probably sums it up nicely.

Many years ago it was used to calm sunburn.

 

[PLANofMAN]

You do use more splashing it on and the coverage isn't as effective and yes I prefer to use a cotton pad so get over it.

Here in the U.S. it's about $2 (£1.4) a bottle for the generic brand. No incentive here to be frugal with it.

 

[Sezer1974]

So which Thayers is your favourite? I got the cucumber one. I think it's ok, not something that I have to have it, but it's good to have it just in case if I have a rough shave, I mean I prefer it to alum block to be honest and I don't use it that much.

 

[PLANofMAN]

I prefer the unscented. I actually like the charred newsprint smell, and the smell only lasts about half a minute.

 

[Fergiebilly]

Darn all you Enablers ...I have just sent off for a bottle ..It better No be Poo Poo...

Billy

 

[Wishbone]

Ah you'll be fine, Billy ........ splash it on; won't kill yer

Really good stuff, mate ....... any of those days when you feel you've overdone your face a little, this stuff doesn't half calm it down and kick start the healing.

 

[PLANofMAN]

Darn all you Enablers ...I have just sent off for a bottle ..It better No be Poo Poo...

Billy

I've yet to read of anyone not liking Witch Hazel.

...the scent, sure, but not actually liking the post shave feeling of witch hazel...it'll never happen.

 

[Stacy555]

I'm quite taken with the medicated one, I am not taken with the lid on it though, if I carry it a little cockeyed it leaks like a puppy, going to have a root about to find a replacement.

 

[antdad]

The one single product I wouldn't be without, gave up using all my aftershaves and most of my balms for it.

 

[moodymick]

I used to have the one flavoured with Lavender. It was OK, but I never bothered replacing it, nor has this thread made me want to reconsider that decision. Horses for courses and all that.