![]() I suspect that I’m allergic to one or more of its ingredients. But considering that I don’t regularly get this type of acne (at least not since I was a teen) and I developed cysts right when I started using this product, I feel like I can more-or-less attribute it to the witch hazel. Of course with cystic acne, you can never be too sure of the cause. They must’ve knocked my acne right out of the ballpark.ĭuring my trial run, I developed two huge cystic pimples on my face. But I suspect it’s because three of its ingredients (witch hazel, aloe vera, and grapefruit seed extract) have antifungal and antibacterial properties. I don’t know exactly why this toner did the trick. And, quite frankly, I don’t want to trade closed comedones for dehydrated skin.Īfter incorporating Thayer’s Witch Hazel into my routine for about 2½ weeks, everything came to a head and I was FINALLY able to extract those pesky suckers! And when all was said and done, I was left with a smooth-to-the-touch forehead. But, sometimes, I feel like those remedies are too harsh for my sensitive, easily-over-exfoliated skin. I have a cluster of closed comedones on my 3-finger forehead.Īnd I’ve tried a lot of remedies (including Nizoral) to get rid of them. That way, I could control where this stuff actually goes-I definitely didn’t like that it got on my lips because I felt like I was constantly eating this stuff. I just think I would’ve been happier if I bought the normal bottle (as opposed to the spray bottle). Spray bottle side note: The packaging worked as intended. Since I don’t wear makeup on the regular, I can’t verify if this would actually work or not. Oh and some people use it as a setting spray. Or, if you’re using an exfoliant in your routine, after your exfoliant. You can use it up to 2 times a day after cleansing. The first option is more refreshing (and bodes well for the lazy type-you know who you are), while the second option is more cleansing. Option 2: Take the road less traveled by saturating a cotton ball in toner and swiping it across your face and/or body. Option 1: Do as intended and mist that stuff on your face and/or body. If you bought the spray bottle (like me), you have two options: So, you don’t have to worry about stinking up the place with anything overwhelming. Second, the smell dissipates after about 20 minutes. It kind of smells like rose water (or golab, if you’re from the Middle East)-meaning it’s distinct, yet delicate. There are a bunch of different formulas available-including an unscented version-but I chose “rose petal,” the OG of Thayers’ line.įirst off, it’s not perfume-y whatsoever. But, tannins-the antioxidants that are essential to witch hazel-are, in fact, astringents. ![]() ![]() Side note: It seems like Thayers is hell-bent on distancing itself from the “astringent” label. The bottle claims that it can: “cleanse, soften, refresh, and moisturize skin.” So, there are a bunch of other ingredients in the mix (like aloe vera and glycerin) that would promote these functions. Anti-inflammatory properties (meaning it can bring down inflammation and swelling).Astringent properties (meaning it can tighten and cleanse pores).Witch hazel, in itself, has a ton of benefits. But it wasn’t until Thayer’s came out with an alcohol-free formulation (yippee!) that I decided to finally try it out. Ever since I was a puberty-stricken (and acne-prone) teen, I’ve considered adding witch hazel to my skincare routine.
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