Reddit reviews THAYERS Alcohol-Free Cucumber Witch Hazel Facial Toner with Aloe Vera Formula - 12 oz

What kind, did you try? Although it's the best smell in the world, it doesn't bother me too much but I use this one that smells like as you guessed it cucumber Thayer Cucumber Witch Hazel

My acne is not as severe as yours, so I don't know if what I do would help you but we can give it a shot, right?

• I use CeraVe Foaming Cleanser in both mornings and nights to wash my face
  
• I don't use a BHA anymore
  
• I do use AHA, Alpha Hydrox 10% Glycolic in both morning and night
  
• I use a Salicylic Acid Peel 20% once a week, so far it has helped, I've only used it for two weeks
  
• After the peel, I use a MBD Black Pearl mask, mainly because it's soothing and very moisturizing, which is perfect after a peel.
  
• I moisturize with Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream. People here vastly recommend CeraVe Moisturizing Cream because it has ceramides and it's pretty good.
  
• For sunscreen, I tried Cetaphil Dermacontrol, it's too oily and I didn't like it because it stung my eyes. I tried L'Oreal Ideal Moisture with SPF, didn't like it because it was heavy. I tried both Biore Aqua Rich and Biore Perfect Face Milk I loved both thoroughly; they are light, milky, smooth, they feel great on the skin and stay matte like it's nobodies business.
  
• I use the Thayer Cucumber Witch Hazel toner. No reason in special for the cucumber aside from me loving how it smells. It has helped me some with redness and inflammation.
  
  My routine is as it follows:
  
  AM
  
  
• Cleanse with CeraVe
  
• Apply Witch Hazel toner
  
• After it dries, apply AHA, wait for it to absorb 20 min
  
• Apply Cetaphil Moisturizer
  
• Apply sunscreen
  
• Makeup if any
  
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  PM
  
  
• Remove makeup and sunscreen with Pond's Cold Cream cleanser
  
• Wash with CeraVe
  
• Apply witch hazel
  
• Apply AHA
  
• Moisturize
  
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  Every Friday night each week
  
  
• Wash with CeraVe
  
• Clean face with rubbing alcohol (my face is super oily)
  
• Apply Salicylic acid peel for 2:00 min
  
• Rinse acid
  
• Apply my beauty diary sheet mask for 20 min
  
• Moisturize with Cetaphil
  
• Apply thin layer of Aquaphor
  
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  And that's it, my skin has gotten way better and something that has also helped millions is that I went on the pill, since my acne is hormonal.
  
  Remember to patch test and to not abuse your skin, the gentler the better!!!! There are things that might or might not work for you, it takes a while to find what's best for your skin. If nothing works, you can always try PocketDerm or a dermatologist around your area, don't be afraid to ask for professional help. Good luck!
  
  

I have been using thayers cucumber witch hazel w/aloe...love it! It's refreshing and slightly moisturizing and has no alcohol.

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My favorite hobby is wet shaving

Witchhazel is a good after shave

I started DE shaving a couple weeks ago and I recently picked up:

• Clubman Pinaud After Shave
  
• Old Spice Classic After Shave
  
• Thayers Witch Hazel
  
• Neutrogena Triple Protect Face Lotion
  
  I ordered the Ogallala Bay Rum Bonanza Sample pack, so I'm looking forward to trying them out. I also plan on eventually trying some TOBS and maybe Proraso as well. I like variety. :)

It was Thayer's and I think I got it from well.ca originally, but they also have in on amazon (not sure if well only ships in Canada). My old grocery store used to carry it in the crunchy beauty/cleaning products section too - so they might have it in other health food stores.


Here's it is on amazon

I just got it in the mail yesterday. I haven't tried it yet, since I started using a new cleanser and don't want to start more than one new product at a time.

I like that the cucumber one doesn't have any added fragrance, which is the reason I chose it over the other Thayers toners. It smells just like cucumbers, and it's not a strong scent either. It's only $7 on Amazon if you want to give it a try.

SKin type: It is a parched desert on my face, except recently I've been noticing that my forehead gets oily. This place is where I get the most closed comedones; but I have pigmentation scarring on the sides of my face from past acne battles. I'm not sure whether my skin may be changing to combination on my face, or if it's just because I need a better routine that's not so harsh on my skin.

I am considering abandoning ship on my old routine completely and adopting this new one. I understand the implications that completely changing my routine may cause. My skin, however, has felt incredibly taut and dry the past few weeks regardless of how much I moisturize with my Aveeno knock-off or my Maracuja oil.

I'm considering this new routine.

Morning:

• Baby wipes
  
• Thayer's Alcohol-Free Cucumber Witch Hazel Toner
  
• Stridex 2% pads and Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer; maybe a benzoyl spot treatment if necessary
  
• Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizer
  
• Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50 thing
  
• Let set, then use Monistat Anti-Chafing Gel as primer before makeup routine.
  
  Night:
  
  
• Vaseline or jojoba oil to remove makeup
  
• Cleanse with Garnier Cleansing Oil
  
• Thayer's Toner
  
• Stridex and C&C routine
  
• Use AHA 10% Lotion
  
• Moisturize with CeraVe PM Lotion, also doubles as eye cream
  
  This is where I am considering different options. I'd like to also implement Alpha Hydrox's Retinol ResQ into my night routine, but I'm not exactly sure where I can put it. Also, I have Tarte's Pure Maracuja Oil and am considering putting a few drops that as an extra moisturizer after my night lotion. Would this go prior to my retinol? I am not going to purchase this Tarte product when I run out, though (this was a present) and will probably use the jojoba oil as a replacement. I don't think there's much difference between the two? Am I right?
  
  Also, in what part of my routine can I incorporate a scar gel? I currently have Mederma, but am considering the Alpha Hydrox spot lightening cream when I run out. Would it be better to forego the retinol since I intend to use the AHA lotion and simply use the spot lightening cream instead?
  
  

Can I get some feedback on my routine?

Skin type: Normal to dry

Acne: Minimal

Day

1. Cleanse with water
   
2. Thayer Witch Hazel Toner (do I even need toner?)
   
3. InstaNatural Vitamin C Serum
   
4. Alba Botanica Very Emollient, Fragrance Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
   
   Night
   
   
5. CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser
   
6. Thayer Witch Hazel Toner (again, do I even need toner?)
   
7. Mineral Fusion Revitalizing Eye Treatment (but I use it on my whole face)
   
8. CeraVe PM Lotion

So when it comes to acne & whatnot, looking up the pH levels of your cleansers & toners would be great. I'm reading this right now and it's super helpful.

Basically most cleansers (even water is 7 & traditional/regular soap is 9-10 pH) are over 5.5, the target pH of your skin (which is acidic, as it's less than 7). Searching for a lower-pH cleanser is a great way to go, but also toners are acidic to balance your skin back to the pH it needs to be after cleansing so it can ward off bacteria & whatnot (since bacteria doesn't thrive in acidic -pH 5.5-ish- environments).

I haven't looked at alcoholic vs. non-alcoholic properties in my stuff so I'm not sure what your situation warrants, but yeah I use Thayer's Cucumber Witch Hazel with Aloe Formula Alcoholic-Free Toner :)

Edit: here are some great resources. pH levels of toners & pH levels of cleansers.

Skin Type: combination/dehydrated maybe??/acne-prone | Country/Climate I'm in: hot/humid/sometimes dry | Top Skin Concern: large pores, oil control in T-zone, pit-like scars on temples

Current Routine/Products I'm Using (as of two days ago):

AM

Tosowoong Enzyme Powder Wash

Thayer's Witch Hazel - Alcohol-free in Cucumber

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Toner

Care Zone Doctor Solution A-cure Clarifying Emulsion

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+/PA++++


PM

Tosowoong Enzyme Powder Wash

Thayer's Witch Hazel - Alcohol-free in Cucumber

Aura Cacia Organic Skin Care Oil - Restoring Rosehip Oil with Vitamin E (For spot treatment and thickening my eyebrows lmao)

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Toner

Care Zone Doctor Solution A-cure Clarifying Emulsion

Recently bought the Thayer's Witch Hazel to replace my previous toner (which was from the same Carezone Doctor's solution line) thinking it would be good since I like using watery toners with a cotton pad to wipe off oil after washing my face (dunno if that actually does anything). However, today I noticed my face was in a thin layer of oil, basically the same post-wash oily feeling as when I used to not use toner or anything and just suffered with a dry cracking face after washing. Not sure if this is what people who "broke out from Thayer's" also experienced except my skin just didn't break out?? Any speculation/experience with Thayer's will help!

Also, my Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence Rose Edition finally came in from Yesstyle! It looks really watery and you apply it with a cotton pad, so hopefully it can replace my Thayer's!

Thayers witch hazel toner with Cucumber has worked miracles for me. http://www.amazon.com/Thayer-Cucumber-Witch-Hazel-Formula/dp/B001BR97A0

Once or twice a week, exfoliate your head/face/neck with St Ives Apricot Scrub (2% salicylic acid) in the shower and finish by toning with witch hazel. I use Thayer's, but you can get plain generic witch hazel just about anywhere, like Target. Just be sure it is alcohol free, and a little goes a long way. Exfoliating will clean out the pores, and toning will close them back up so that dirt can't easily get back in, as well as moisturize.

Other than that, just wash with soap and water 2-3 times per day, including shower. You may want to get a daily face soap, like Cetaphil.