April 23, 2008
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Decant, decant, decant!
Remember when I asked for advice on economical cleansers and skin care? I decided to go with witch hazel.
I bought two containers at CVS (and they both had instant coupons on them!). I do like to keep my toner in the refrigerator and when I saw this decanter at Ross, I knew it would be perfect for the witch hazel (I emptied one of the containers into the decanter):
I am going to make a label for it, so no one mistakenly drinks from it!
Comments (11)
I have heard many times over that Witch Hazel is great for your skin. I've been using Proactiv for about a year due to PCOS and lovely adult onset acne. -.-
oooh, makes me want to go do a google search on the benefits of witch hazel! I know my brother- and sister-in-law use it and I've always wondered what for.
lol...I'm not even gonna say what I'm thinking about how that would taste! YUK!
Love the decanter, so pretty!
Very pretty skin decanter! Love it! Okay.. why Witchhazel? I am considering buying goats milk bar for my face and I use aloevera for my moisterizer. Hmmm... Wondering what the difference might be.
lol. I think I suggested the witch hazel. isn't it great and sooo cheap! you know what's even better though? tucks! yes the hemmroid wipes! (it's just 50% diluted witch hazel and the pads are great!)
@Camarige -
I like that it is natural--and the price and the variety of uses are pretty much what sold me on witch hazel--this excerpt is from
http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/learn/witch_hazel_extract.php
"Medicinal and Cosmetic Use
Witch Hazel extract has astringent, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal, and anesthetic properties, making it indispensable for a variety of different medicinal and cosmetic uses.
Medicinally, Witch Hazel extract is used for bedsores, bruises, eczema, insect bites, hemorrhoids, poison ivy or oak, bruises, sore muscles, swelling, psoriasis, cracked or blistered skin, diaper rash, windburn, and sunburn.
In cosmetic products, Witch Hazel extract is used as an aftershave or a facial astringent, applied to blemishes and pimples, varicose veins, and is used to cleanse oil from the skin, remove make-up, decrease bags under eyes and skin puffiness, and to reduce pore size. It is beneficial for both oily and dry mature skin, and is commonly found in anti-aging products as well as in products for blemished or acne-prone skin."
@earthymama - Yes--thank you!!:dancingcow:
Interesting! thanks.
Tucks! Well, I guess I *have* used witch hazel before. LOL!!
@renaej6 - LOL!
I used a cleanser with witch hazel that I loved, but not plain witch hazel. I love the decanters.