THAYERS Original Witch Hazel Astringent Pads with Aloe Vera Formula, 60 Count

"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.

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This is the best astringent on the market. I have tried several astringents from some of the top beauty lines, where the astringent is much more expensive and you'd obviously expect it to work better. But it did not. I not only have Thayers astringent I also use various other products that they have and I am thoroughly impressed. I like this astringent, because it doesn't have a alcohol base, like other astringents, I find have a burning tingling feeling that I do not like on my skin, and I'm sure it's probably not good for the skin because of that. But this is so smooth. It's so versatile, it's easy to apply and the bottle lasts at least two months. This is astringent I highly recommend.

Not a huge fan but it did what it needed to do

I like this much better than my aftershave lotions. Makes my skin feel great.

I've been using this brand of witch hazel as an aftershave and nighttime cleaning for about 20 years. Does the job

I’m absolutely in love with the THAYERS Original Witch Hazel Astringent with Aloe Vera. It’s become a staple in my skincare and self-care routine. I pair it with the Thayers Blemish Clearing Acne Pads and the Alcohol-Free Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner, and together they create the perfect trifecta for clean, glowing, balanced skin. This astringent is gentle yet effective—I use it morning and night, right after showers. And not just on my face! I apply it to my scalp, neck, underarms, and anywhere I want to feel refreshed and soothed. The aloe vera adds a calming touch, and the witch hazel keeps my skin feeling clean without drying it out. If you’re looking for a versatile, skin-loving product line that delivers results and smells amazing, Thayers is it. Total game-changer!

I use this in my dog’s homemade anti-flea spray, and it seems to work well. I like that it contains aloe, which feels like a nice added benefit. So far, I’ve been happy with the results.

This is the best aftershave for people who are sensitive to alcohol based after shave lotion, this contains 10 % alcohol, post shave feel is very nice smooth and hydrated skin. For more on wetshaving wetshavers_India on reditt Try Alcohol free version of Thayers if you dont want alcohol one.

Great for a quick cleansing. Feels clean but not drying. Cuts the oil and rinses clean but not squeaky clean. The ‘rough’ side is great for a quick exfoliation. It’s probably the best witch hazel pad with natural ingredients. Smell is neutral, no strong alcohol smell. Container seals well so the pads don’t dry out. Am on my number 20 jar? Haha.

Received the authentic product in great condition. Packaging is good and easy to use. The swabs are easy to use and didnt cause any reactions whatsoever. Definitely recommend!

Great astringent for any mixing

I swear this product is single handedly clearing up my scars. Just note, I noticed that it made my skin worse first, by purging all the impurities and such, so I was breaking out like crazy for the first week/week and a half. But after you use it for a bit longer (just stick through it), you’ll notice a difference in the evenness and smoothness of your skin. I use it twice a day — after I wash my face in the morning and night, I put a bit on a cotton pad and I really get in there to get rid of any underlying dirt in my pores and dead skin. Then I do my skin care as normal!