WitchHazel-Hype

[quickie-cookie]

I know, Mantic59 founded this hype about WitchHazel. But this hype is really not necessary!

WitchHazel can be found in MANY after-shave-products. You have to look on the ingredient-lists.
But on this, theres no WitchHazel. Simple reason:
WitchHazel = Zaubernuss (german) = HAMAMELIS

Hamamelis is one of the original after-shave ingredients and nothing special. So, get a nice after-shave with Hamamelis.

Off course, better is an after-shave with more naturals.
-Hamamelis
-Equisetum-Arvense http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equisetum_arvense
-Calendula http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calendula
-Chamomilla
-Isatis http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isatis

Surely, there are more naturals on the after-shave-market.

 

[michiganlover]

Witch Hazel is dirt cheap, I think it adds something additional to the quality of my shave. End of story.

By the way a product that simply contains witch hazel is probably not as effective as using actual witch hazel, as the concentration is going to be vastly different.

When I use the product separately, I am not confining my aftershave choices to just those that contain witch hazel. To do so would be locking yourself out of a whole bunch of really great stuff, like Aqua Velva, and Old Spice.

 

[luvmysuper]

I sometimes use both witch hazel and AS, and sometimes I skip the witch hazel.
Skipping it sometimes is not an endorsement of skipping it all the time.
Witch hazel is a good product and has its purpose.
Using something that has witch hazel in it as a small quantity of the overall product is not the same thing.

 

[Gruder]

I'm confused by your post, OP. Using your definition of "hype," the entirety of B&B is hype. Heck, so's the rest of the internet.

And whatever mantic's contributions, the idea of using witch hazel isn't his creation -- it's been around for a long, long time.

Many of our members (myself included) use witch hazel. As you pointed out, it is an ingredient in some aftershaves, so it's safe to say that some of us use it twice. I suppose we do that because it's effective.

Best of luck to you in finding products that work well for you. Over time, I think that you'll find the idea of "naturals vs. other" to be a bit of a straw man -- rooted more in marketing than in clear distinctions between different formulas.

 

[mmack66]

I know, Mantic59 founded this hype about WitchHazel.

He did?

 

[ratcheer]

I prefer plain witch hazel to most after shaves. It is a time-tested herbal skin treatment. It does wonders for the way my skin feels after shaving.

Tim

 

[goby]

He did?

Yes, he did. Before Mantic, the Witch Hazel industry was dead; it was going the way of Nature's Remedy NR tablets.

Now Witch Hazel can be found in thousands of drug stores across America-- all because of Mantic. The Witch Hazel industry owes a great debt to Mantic.



If only he would endorse Nature's Remedy NR tablets. I haven't been regular in 47 years.

 

[Bulldawg]

Yes, he did. Before Mantic, the Witch Hazel industry was dead; it was going the way of Nature's Remedy NR tablets.

Now Witch Hazel can be found in thousands of drug stores across America-- all because of Mantic. The Witch Hazel industry owes a great debt to Mantic.



If only he would endorse Nature's Remedy NR tablets. I haven't been regular in 47 years.

 

[bonusmarple]

Yes, he did. Before Mantic, the Witch Hazel industry was dead; it was going the way of Nature's Remedy NR tablets.

Now Witch Hazel can be found in thousands of drug stores across America-- all because of Mantic. The Witch Hazel industry owes a great debt to Mantic.



If only he would endorse Nature's Remedy NR tablets. I haven't been regular in 47 years.

Thank god I was reading this post in the bathroom...

 

[goby]

lucky you.... stop bragging.

 

[grump]

I prefer plain witch hazel to most after shaves. It is a time-tested herbal skin treatment. It does wonders for the way my skin feels after shaving.

Tim

+1

While I use witch hazel most of the time, I do have 1 after shave that will always have a spot in my medicine cabinet.

(Old Spice)

 

[Grace]

Witch Hazel is dirt cheap, I think it adds something additional to the quality of my shave. End of story.

By the way a product that simply contains witch hazel is probably not as effective as using actual witch hazel, as the concentration is going to be vastly different.

When I use the product separately, I am not confining my aftershave choices to just those that contain witch hazel. To do so would be locking yourself out of a whole bunch of really great stuff, like Aqua Velva, and Old Spice.

This. Try finding quality aftershaves that ring up at 16 ounces for $2 and can be found at any drugstore, too.

 

[kap49]

I use it.
I like it.
It works.
End of story.

 

[goby]

I use it.
I like it.
It works.
End of story.

Sorry, the story has just begun......

What brand do you use?
How do you use it?
How long does a bottle last?
Is generic witch hazel any good?
Is Thayer's "Real" Witch Hazel?
What about Humphreys?
Can you make you own flavored Witch Hazel?
Do you use it at night?


See, there is more to the story!

BTW, I think witch hazel is amazing. It's dirt cheap, it has done wonders for my face, and it's easily found. It is so cheap that you can't afford NOT to use it. I'm guessing it cost me about 1-2 cents a day, maybe even less.

And for all you wimps who say "it doesn't smell good"..... put your big boy pants on and deal with the smell that lasts less than 5 seconds. Real men like the smell of witch hazel, sissys don't. Don't be a sissy.

 

[sandmountainslim]

And for all you wimps who say "it doesn't smell good"..... put your big boy pants on and deal with the smell that lasts less than 5 seconds. Real men like the smell of witch hazel, sissys don't. Don't be a sissy.

That is quote of the year! Amen!
Wp

 

[Swampfox]

Witch Hazel has been burned at the stake.

 

[David in Boston]

i use it.
I like it.
It works.
End of story.

+1

 

[82R100]

I think one must bear in mind, literally, where the OP is coming from. He can't waltz into a pharmacy, in Germany, and find bottles of witch hazel.

I suspect his advice is more aimed towards those outside of North America who would have to take extraordinary measures to obtain it, in the belief that it's amazing stuff.

It is amazing stuff, but the bar's a little lower when you can score a bottle of it for less than $2 at Meijer or Walmart.

- Chris

 

[mmack66]

I think one must bear in mind, literally, where the OP is coming from. He can't waltz into a pharmacy, in Germany, and find bottles of witch hazel.

I suspect his advice is more aimed towards those outside of North America who would have to take extraordinary measures to obtain it, in the belief that it's amazing stuff.

It is amazing stuff, but the bar's a little lower when you can score a bottle of it for less than $2 at Meijer or Walmart.

- Chris

I didn't get anything like that from the OP. Why would witch hazel be hard to find outside of North America?

 

[sandmountainslim]

I didn't get anything like that from the OP. Why would witch hazel be hard to find outside of North America?

Dunno why but I reckon it is.
The Europeans have to either order it online and pay outrageous shipping fees or drive to some drugshop in Ireland and pick it up themselves from what I gathered in posts here.
Maybe Europe is under a Witch Hazel Embargo for some past sin sorta like The South has had Yankees under a Sweet Tea and Grits embargo for all these years
Wp