I used a combo of WH + Grain Alcohol + Glycerin + Aloe Vera + Jojoba Oil + Lavender EO + Cedar EOI never had any luck getting EOs to cover the smell of regular witch hazel. And I put in a lot. I gave up because I can't stand the smell of witch hazel.
I have been adding about a tablespoon of crushed menthol crystals, purchased on eBay, to my Thayers for about a year now. It works best with the alcohol version of Thayers.
Menthol crystal will dissolve in alcohol, but not so much in water.That's an interesting point about it working best with the alcohol version of Thayers. I have only used Stirling WH that has menthol in it and theirs is alcohol free.
What does it do with the alcohol free Thayers or is it just a preference for the alcohol version?
The crystals will go into solution better in the alcohol.That's an interesting point about it working best with the alcohol version of Thayers. I have only used Stirling WH that has menthol in it and theirs is alcohol free.
What does it do with the alcohol free Thayers or is it just a preference for the alcohol version?
The crystals will go into solution better in the alcohol.
In the non-alcohol Thayers, the crystals stay solid and need a good shake up of the bottle. Crush the crystals between two spoons or in a mortar until very fine.
Menthol will not disolve in water. It is alcohol soluble so add some to your witch hazelI like to add menthol to after shaves. I tried adding some to the non-alcohol Thayers witch hazel and it's taking forever to dissolve, though. I guess alcohol helps to dissolve the crystals?
Thayer's Unscented Facial Toner Ingredients:
Purified Water, Glycerin, Certified Organic Witch Hazel Ext Blend (Hamamelis Virginiana Extract (Witch Hazel*), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Filet of Aloe Vera*)), Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract
*Denotes Certified Organic Ingredients
That's an interesting point about it working best with the alcohol version of Thayers. I have only used Stirling WH that has menthol in it and theirs is alcohol free.