Witch Hazel Differences Scented/Unscented?

[Ryan83]

I tried the T.N. Dickinson witch hazel and it stunk so bad I couldn't stand it. I am currently using Thayer's unscented with Aloe Vera. Does any one notice a difference by using the standard witch hazel opposed to the unscented. It seems as if the unscented is like water and not sure if it gives any affect. What should I be noticing when using witch hazel? Thanks for the input.

 

[Jtokle]

I would be interested to know this as well. I use the T.N. Dickinson and it smells horrible, but at least the smell dissipates quickly.

 

[johnh]

Yes, the smell goes away quickly so I don't mind it. A good soother.

 

[The Kiwi]

One of the members here said it's still available, but it is mostly just Witch Hazel, with a very mild scent of some kind. The natural smell of the plant isn't THAT off-putting, really!

 

[Face&Head]

I use the Thayer's Unscented as well but my aftershave balms all contain witch hazel as well. I prefer an aftershave with little or no scent (or where it dissipates quickly). The ones I use are Nancy Boy Cooling, Feather Kanwa Herbal and the Swiss Task 02 Balm. A very small amount of any of these is adequate for the job.

 

[Yasotay]

I use the Thayer Rose Petal Witch Hazel formula with Aloe Vera after every shave and before any after-shave. It seems to sooth any minor razor burn and over several weeks' use has smoothed out the skin on my neck, which was prone to irritation from multiple passes with a cartridge razor. I'm not sure how much of this is due to the witch hazel and how much is an adaptation to a double edge razor, but it takes some time to notice the effect. There certainly is no alcohol burn or menthol blast when it's applied, but it seems like a worthwhile step.