Hi,im looking to buy a toner, im not sure where to start, does witch hazel do this job as i hear this mentioned quite alot? what about an alum block as well? i like the idea of one of those
cheers james
Hi,im looking to buy a toner, im not sure where to start, does witch hazel do this job as i hear this mentioned quite alot? what about an alum block as well? i like the idea of one of those
cheers james
Last edited by jamespriestley; 05-25-2012 at 05:26 AM.
I could use witch hazel and an alum block every day and be very happy.
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Thayer's Witch Hazel and Alcohol-free Toners are a great place to start. Rinse the shave cream off, pat dry, and splash on. Some use an alum block liberally but I only use alum/styptic on nicks and such. Later i follow with balm.
I use both alum and witch hazel after every shave.
Shave, warm rinse, cold rinse, alum on wet face, cold rinse, pat dry, witch hazel, allow WH to dry while cleaning brush, razor, etc., AS splash.
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Witch hazel is as toner, you find it in the pharmacy under toners....
David
Why are you interested in a toner? What specifically are you interested in?
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I use Thayers all the time. I have unscented, lavender ans lemon. I ordered rose, but it was cloudy and am still waiting on puritans pride to make it right.
Witch hazel is great, especially Thayer's. Lucky Tiger is good too, but watch out...my wife appropriated mine for her own use!
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Lucky Tiger really soothes any pain immediately. On it's own, not much of a scent remains so you can follow up with your favorite AS. I usually hit my wet face with Alum, let it sit for a bit, rinse again, apply Luck Tiger, let it dry, then apply AS.
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been using the Thayer's Witch Hazel Toner with Aloe (no alcohol)...perfect for the summer time, pleasant scent that disappears pretty quickly and leaves the face smooth without any stickiness or excessive tightness
I use Dickensons Origional unscented WH. I love the stuff. Will probably try some thayers in the future though.
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Witch Hazel is only part of what a proper after shave should be. I use Dickinson's frequently, including a few minutes ago, because I felt a sting when rinsing, and didn't want a major sting later. After the WH dried, and my hair, such of it as I still have on the sides, was combed again, I used
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