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October 18, 2009 at 8:42 pm #277570
JVallaincrt
3/4 cup witch hazel
1/4 cup rubbing alcoholMix the ingredients and store in a tightly capped, sterilized glass bottle.
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November 4, 2009 at 5:20 pm #426042
Gatorgrlntn
This sounds awesome i am going to make some of this tonight !
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December 19, 2012 at 1:53 am #435648
joey59
Great for oily skin. I use plain Witch Hazel after I remove my makeup, and before I moisturize. I am 53, and have great skin.
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December 20, 2012 at 1:22 am #435673
MrsPaws
I use witch hazel and love it.
It doesn’t irritate my skin, but alcohol based products can and usually do.
While the idea of alcohol and witch hazel mixed is probably a really good one, especially for people with either normal or oily skin, for those of use with sensitive skin-not so much. -
December 22, 2012 at 9:30 pm #435721
wdw3264
I use witch hazel a lot, for everything from brush burns (scrapes) to rashes, to cat scratchs, to problems in unmetionable areas
Its my go to disinfectant/heal-all. purrrrrrrr-fect example, I have a rough neck cat that love to rough-house, and winds up ripping me up pretty good, but using witch hazel daily, the scratches are usually gone in a matter of a couple days (or at least to the point of being unnoticable) -
January 7, 2013 at 12:32 pm #436122
lmitchell
The only things that really work are really harsh on the skin, at least for a 12 year old.
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January 7, 2013 at 11:29 pm #436151
MrsPaws
I wouldn’t let my young daughter use harsh treatments or products. They can really aggravate skin. Plus, who knows what the longer effects will be.
The most important thing is for her to keep her skin clean.
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January 8, 2013 at 1:42 pm #436166
lmitchell
MrsPaws, that is why I am wanting to try it with her. I don’t like the smell of the chemicals and if it smells harsh, you know its harsh on the skin.
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January 9, 2013 at 3:04 pm #436185
MrsPaws
@lmitchell 265391 wrote:
i have super sensitive skin, especially on my checks and under my chin. those areas are already a mottled red color, but if i use anything harsh, the red areas get very flushed and much brighter red.
the burning and stinging really gets to me…as of yet, with any brand witch hazel, i’ve not had an issue and hopefully won’t.
my daughter is now 15, and has been using witch hazel for several years. Apparently, she inherited my sensitive facial skin, but without the redness… also like me, witch hazel doesn’t irritate her skin.
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January 9, 2013 at 3:45 pm #436195
kathie45651
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January 9, 2013 at 6:42 pm #436198
MrsPaws
Kathie45651-You’re correct. I do have rosacea. Mine includes only the redness and sensitivity.
My son and daughter both have it mildly.
As I got older, I noticed my skin became more sensitive…reacting negatively to most cleansers.
I’m able to use fragrance free baby shampoos or baby washes as a facial cleanser, rinsing well. To tone, of course, I use witch hazel. To moisturize, I’ve found a few good good ones that don’t irritate or inflame my skin.
I usually prefer not to ‘name drop’, but these have worked well for me and aren’t very expensive at all…
In cold weather and night use-either Jergens All Purpose face cream or Queen Helene Cocoa Butter Creme. Both are heavy creams and contain, among other ingredients, bees wax-which tends to sooth my skin.
In hot and humid weather and especially day use-Olay complete all day uv moisturizer spf 15 sensitive skin formula.
i’ve used other products that were okay, even some more expensive, but these three are the ones i keep going back to.
*i’ve also used pure mediterranean olive oil. it didn’t irritate my skin, but i didn’t like the way it felt on my skin so use it only rarely, when my face has become chapped or such.
i’ve not heard the bit about using only paper towels to dry my face with.i’ll have to try that one…thanks for the information! 🙂
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February 28, 2014 at 1:33 am #451732
zimmsbeagles
I’m going to try this. I have rosacia as well. Winter is brutal on my skin.
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March 13, 2014 at 7:43 pm #452334
asiatu1
This almost sounds like another product that quit costly. So looking forward to this
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March 16, 2014 at 5:08 am #452411
mdurkin
I’ve been using witch hazel every morning after I wash my face. I bought those round little make-up cotton pads, put them in a small jar with a lid and have them soak in witch hazel. After my face is clean then I wipe my face with them, especially around my eyes (it helps with puffy eyes).
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March 17, 2014 at 10:06 pm #452476
zimmsbeagles
thats a good idea about using a jar and soaking those round cotton pads. I’m going to try it
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April 6, 2014 at 9:44 pm #452966
Ktemple
I am going to try this it sounds very good for the face,sometimes my face feels like it is an inch thick on my forehead and chin. Sounds like it might be what i need thank you for the share
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August 15, 2014 at 5:03 am #457785
Endlesstracy
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August 15, 2014 at 3:26 pm #457800
katsummers72
I will definitely have to try this out on my girls! What are some other uses for witch hazel?
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