THAYERSOriginal Witch Hazel Astringent with Aloe Vera, 12 Ounce Bottle

Oh Yes! This is a wonderful product. After applying it, after shaving, my face felt soft and healthy. It helped heal razor bumps and nicks big time.

"Thayers Witch Hazel" has been around for a long time, and is an excellent product for what it is intended - a moisturizing skin toner. It has very little odor, is clean and refreshing, and will tone and tighten your skin. It's also an astringent in addition to this particular product's alcohol base, so has some mild antibacterial properties. And it does contain some witch hazel extract - fourth ingredient down. It works great for a stand-alone aftershave, or a soothing lotion for irritated skin. Lots of natural ingredients, so not packed with mysterious chemicals. And Thayers comes in a dizzying array of scents and varieties - Lavender, Cucumber, Lemon, Rose, astringent pads, mouth spray, alcohol and alcohol-free, to name a few. So 5 stars for a great, all-purpose skin toner, antiseptic and aftershave.What it is not: It is not, of course, witch hazel. Really, no commercial product is "witch hazel," unless you are referring to the plant, Hamamelis Virginiana. Many cosmetic products including this one contain witch hazel extract, which is prepared by distilling witch hazel leaves, twigs and bark in an alcohol solution, resulting in (usually) about a 14% alcohol/water solution containing essential oils and organics from the witch hazel plant. There is no such thing as "pure" witch hazel, unless you are referring to this extract or the plant itself. This Thayers product does contain witch hazel extract in a 10% alcohol solution, along with 5 other ingredients, mostly scent and moisturizers. So while suitable as a stand-alone lotion or aftershave, it's not really ideal for application underneath anything else - because of those extra ingredients, it will leave a sticky film on your skin, particularly under another aftershave or lotion. Good for moisturizing, not so much for combining with other moisturizers.There is another product that is just witch hazel extract - Dickinsons - that only contains witch hazel organics in a 14% alcohol solution, that will dry on your skin and leave nothing behind, good for a cooling astringent splash that can be applied before using another aftershave or moisturizer, or if you don't favor the tacky feel that Thayers leaves. But Thayers is an all-in-one that is hard to beat if you just want to splash and go. Recommended.

I've tried many brands of witch hazel, but this one is by far my favorite. It has a therapeutic quality that is gentle on my skin, which can be susceptible to irritation. Thayers Witch Hazel "certified organic" is an effective cleanser that is gentle and soothing and does not dry out my skin. As someone who avoids chemicals as much as possible, I like the fact that all the ingredients listed are natural, including the fragrance. The aloe vera is a refreshing scent and does not smell medicinal. The bottle has a convenient open/close snap cap with a narrow nozzle to help avoid spillage. I like the size, shape and design of the bottle. The label looks vintage apothecary and is a fun product to have on the countertop.~ Kort

Witch Hazel products are not as plentiful as they once were. I found this to be an above average astringent product. What set it apart from others was that it comes with pre soaked good quality cotton pads. For only a modest increase in price. I will definitely buy the product again when I’m looking for a Witch Hazel based astringent.

last month my dental hygienist asked how I kept my skin looking so healthy and clear. while some of that might be genetics because I'm definitely not living the healthiest lifestyle, I had to give some of the credit to these wipes. I use them to remove make-up, or just for a quick cleansing when my face is feeling oily, which seems to be happening more now as I get older. they have a nice scent, clean and not perfume-y, the ingredients are natural, they're gentle on your skin, cleaning and balancing without drying. unlike make-up removing wipes that I used to use, they don't leave my skin looking red, inflamed and blotchy. people have known about witch hazel's ability to clean/balance skin for a LONG TIME, and I guess that's why it's still around. they are so many products out there now, but sometimes "new" isn't always "better," and the products our parents and grandparents used are still the best. if you want a "greener" option than single-use, disposable pads, get a bottle of Thayer's witch hazel with aloe and use it with cotton cleaning cloths that can be washed/reused. if you just want to see if witch hazel is the right product for your skin, this is a good product to start with. I definitely recommend these.

Love witch hazel have used it for years

I’ve seen the rave reviews for this over the years so I started off with a small bottle as a tester. Friends, let me tell you..this stuff is magic in a bottle. I have some hormonal acne around my neck/chin and some congestion. I use a Paula’s Choice face wash and follow up with the Thayer’s on a flannel. It removes any last traces of makeup and leaves my skin feeling supple and clean, not at all dry or right like some astringents or “toners”. This does not contain alcohol in it, and the rose scent is heavenly!!! Also, it is important to note that it is rose water, not an essential oil which can be harmful for the skin. I then use Paula’s Choice 2 percent BHA (another absolutely hero of a product for acne and blackheads and texture) and then Paula’s Choice 5 percent benzoyl peroxide at night and then just face wash, Thayer’s and sunscreen in the morning. I know this is a review for Thayer’s, but the reason I mentioned the other products in my routine is because they have absolutely changed my life as far as my complexion goes. And adding in the Thayer’s, I can see a marked improvement in my skins tone, clarity, and texture. Maybe if someone is having some problems with their skin they could look up some of the other products I mentioned., because this routine WORKS!!!

I had chronic hives and nothing seemed to help. I am happy to say this worked on the first day! Amazing stuff. So happy