Same here ... I use Thayers WH every time I wash my face, whether I'm shaving or not. I put it on before lathering, too, and let it soak in while I prep the lather. Then, I just lather on top of it without rinsing the WH off.Only good experiences here. You just have to make a choice between regular witch hazel with 14% alcohol or Thayers without alcohol. I use the Dickinson's witch hazel (with alcohol) whenever I wash my face in addition to after shaving. I also use it for cuts, scrapes, itching, etc.
Thayers unscented alcohol free, highly recommend
I For me, you can't beat Alum for an astringent and anti-bacterial.
Every time I see posts like this I think: It has a smell? I've used Dickinsons so long I can't even smell it any more. Ignore the smell at first, you'll get used to it. It doesn't last but a few seconds and it will help with any irritation or nicks. I use it after shaves, after showers and after I wash up before bed.I bought a bottle of Dickinson's today and man, you guys werent kidding about the smell. Very unpleasant. I was planing on using it after showers/shaving, but now I am not so sure. Im thinking about putting this stuff on BEFORE I shower/shave, then just go about my usual routine. Is this pointless?
Every time I see posts like this I think: It has a smell? I've used Dickinsons so long I can't even smell it any more. Ignore the smell at first, you'll get used to it. It doesn't last but a few seconds and it will help with any irritation or nicks. I use it after shaves, after showers and after I wash up before bed.