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kay from chicago, il
October 6, 2011
| Pros | -reduces acne -reduces acne marks/scars -refreshing -feels CLEAN -ACTUALLY WORKS |
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| Cons | -smell isn't bad but I was taken back the 1st time lol -dries out skin but I'd rather have dry skin then bad acne, its worth it |
| Bottom line | I just started using WH a few weeks ago after seeing a friend use it, I asked her what it did and I bought it on a whim. Like many, I've tried everything for my acne; proactiv, murad, nutrogena, clean and clear, etc. So I was open to anything. Even though its only been a few weeks, I can already see a huge difference. My face is less red, my current acne is smaller, my face is smoother and I can see acne scars fading which is important to me since I'm only in my 20's. My only complaint is that after the 1st week I noticed my face got a lot drier. I'm not happy about it but I'd rather deal with that by just put moisturizer on rather than having bad acne. I find it myself using it 3x a day, when a wake up (your face is dirty from sleeping due to pillows, drool, etc), after work (sweat and to relax) and again before I go to sleep (dedication I guess lol). I would completely recommend witch hazel to anyone who's fed up trying product after product. Go natural! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $3.50 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
draven from central cali
September 25, 2011
| Pros | cooling sensation reduces inflammation does not dry out skin |
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| Cons | none |
| Bottom line | i use this 2 times a day after my shower and of course before my lotion. it works great and does not smell bad. others have complained about the scent but it does not bother me. i just pour a small amount onto a cotton ball and then wipe it across my face. if i have a pimple which i have popped i pour a small amount of tea tree oil with the witch hazel and hold it there for about a min. this in turn helps the healing process and also dries out the pimple faster and brings any other junk that may be left inside the pimple out. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $2.00 |
| Acne severity | light |
Louise from Florida
September 8, 2011
| Pros | Doesn't dry skin Non-irritating |
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| Bottom line | During the peak period of my acne breakouts this past year I became obsessed with toner. After spending ridiculous amounts of money on toners I realized the key ingredient in many was witch hazel. So I went out and bought a bottle and I haven't looked back since. It does the same thing as the toner and leaves my pores feeling clean and my skin looking fresh. I definetly recommend witch hazel! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $2.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
Anonymous from Rhode Island
August 28, 2011
| Pros | -helps reduce oil -doesn't dry skin -fights acne -fades acne scars -doesn't irritate skin -natural -works relatively quickly |
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| Cons | -the smell (I gagged the first time I applied to my face!) |
| Bottom line | I couldn't be any happier with this product. Like many of you out there, I feel like I've tried EVERYTHING to clear up my acne. Proactiv, Neutrogena, Clean and Clear, topical and oral antibiotics, birth control, lemon juice (applied topically), Burt's Bees products, Say Yes to Tomatoes products, etc., etc. The list goes on and on. Finally, I decided to research acne extensively on my own. I probably know more about acne than a dermatologist does now! Ha! What I found is that most products on the market were having adverse affects on my skin and acne. They were drying my skin out and leaving it even more irritated! I came up with a new routine through my research. Twice a day I wash my face with the Dove Beauty Bar for sensitive skin. The bar for sensitive skin is best in my opinion bc it is fragrance free. After washing twice a day I wet a cotton ball with Dickinson's witch hazel. I apply in upward strokes all over my face. It feels wonderful and tingly (not painful!) after it soaks in, I apply Neutrogena moisture for sensitive skin. Again, this product has NO fragrance which I find to be very important. I have VERY sensitive combination skin (moderately oily in the T-zone and dry cheeks). I incorporated the witch hazel into my routine about a week and 1/2 ago and am VERY pleasantly surprised by the results. It did not dry my skin. It has helped fade acne scars and works rather quickly fighting my acne. I recommend giving this product a try. It is the ONLY thing that has worked for me. Give it at least 2 weeks. FYI, there is NO SUCH THING AS A MIRACLE PRODUCT FOR acne. This product does not work overnight. It might take a week or two. Eventually you will realize that any product that claims to work overnight is CRAP. However, this product DOES work if you give it a little time. Be patient and good luck! :0) |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $4.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
bernkastel
August 24, 2011
| Pros | -tightens pores -removes residual makeup -calms down redness -helps with inflamed acne -made skin smoother, and less oily |
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| Cons | -caused blackheads on nose -very drying because of the alcohol -made my skin oilier because of the dryness -smells like a hangover |
| Bottom line | I used Dickinson's Witch Hazel, but it was very drying since it has alcohol in it. In the summer, it helped remove excess oil and tightened my pores. I loved how refreshing it felt on my skin the first couple of times especially after a nice run, but in the winter, it really dried out my skin and made it oilier, and red. Also noticed blackheads appearing on my nose. Although it did help calm down my inflamed blemishes, it wasn't immediate or noticeable. I would recommend trying Thayer's Witch Hazel as a toner instead since it doesn't have alcohol in it yet still removes dead skin and leftover makeup. I've had more luck with Thayer's instead of drugstore Witch Hazel. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $7.00 |
| Acne severity | light |
ShyAfricanBeauty from Philadelphia
August 2, 2011
| Pros | - Removes excess oil well - Keeps pores tight |
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| Cons | - Smell really isn't an issue for me, but... - Stings on open wounds, since it is an astringent |
| Bottom line | Witch Hazel is something that I'd suggest to people with light acne. For those like me, especially with severe African American acne, Witch Hazel is not the answer to all your problems. Right now, I use this in conjunction with Tazorac at night, and a Benzoyl Peroxide wash in the morning, then I apply Witch Hazel like a toner with a cotton ball. Tazorotene, which I use as a gel, makes my face very oily and filmy, as I know other products might. And so, I suggest for those with oily faces to put on witch hazel once in the morning, or maybe twice a day. It REALLY helps keep you shine free. However, as a stand alone treatment, unless you get a pimple or two every month or so, don't bet on it changing anything else. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $3.00 |
| Acne severity | severe |
Josie from Lynn
August 1, 2011
| Pros | - cleared acne - toned skin - non-drying - peculiar smell - 100% natural |
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| Cons | - none |
| Bottom line | I started using Witch Hazel when i was searching on the web for a product that helps with acne, when i found a page on this website and most of the people on the site were praising how great witch hazel was and how cheap it is so i decided to try it out. There are many different types of Witch Hazel but i bought Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel and it is the new version that is yellow. After my first time using it my skin looked more even toned and after a while a lot of my acne became smaller and smaller until most of them went away. I have a lot less acne and my acne's severerity was moderate but is now light acne. This product is very non-drying so its good for sensitive skin like mine. It can seem a bit drying if you use it right after you wash your face because the cleanser has taken the oils from your skin so when you put the toner on and let it air- dry, the dryness will be from the cleanser not the toner. It has a peculiar scent but i personally i like it and you wont be able to smell unless you actually sniff the bottle and the smell doesnt linger on your skin. After a few seconds it will be gone. I really recommend this product. I have more confidence with my skin and i dont feel as ashamed as i was before. I still have a few whiteheads and an occasional pimple but no one has absolutely clear skin so i am so happy! Please try! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $6.00 |
| Acne severity | light |
anonymousie
July 22, 2011
| Pros | natural cheap |
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| Cons | ineffective broke me out made skin oily smelled horrible (I know, stupid to complain about that...but true) |
| Bottom line | I tried using this as a toner, and I swear, my face had never been so broken out. So many pimples! After not using it for a while, I just applied it to problem areas, hoping it would help because of all of the good reviews. I really wanted to like this, but I used this about a month ago, and my skin is still healing. :( Maybe it's just not for sensitive skin. Sometimes natural does not totally mean gentle. It DOES have 14% alcohol. Perhaps that was just a little too much for me. Bottom line...try it out. It's only about $1 to $3. If it doesn't work for you, at least it's not a waste of money. Give it away to someone who might want it; that's what I did. If it does work for you, you really get a lot of it for your money. |
Anonymous
July 20, 2011
| Pros | -Heals your skin amazingly -Gets rid of oil -Fades acne marks and hyperpigmentation -Works fast -Doesn't hurt skin |
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| Cons | None! |
| Bottom line | I've been using this for three days and my skin has improved so much! More than it has from weeks of using my prescription acne medicine. I got this horrible blemish on my face, one of the worst of my life, and it was a bright red and a bleeding mess. Two days after putting witch hazel on it in the morning and at night, it's almost completely healed up. All of my acne marks have faded considerably, and it dried up my acne. It hasn't caused my skin any flaking and has just kept the oil away. My skin feels super clean and disinfected after using it. It's amazing! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $5.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Tanya from New Mexico
July 17, 2011
| Pros | Reduces redness in face and bags under eyes |
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| Cons | It made me break out like I used to ten years ago! I like the smell though! |
| Bottom line | I bought WH three weeks ago to help control facial sweating. Well, I haven't had bad acne since middle school and I'm in my 20's now. I have a few flare ups every now and then, but after three weeks of using WH I'm devastated! It's deep ingrown pimples all over! I don't have sensitive skin, and a nothing else has changed on my face care routine! Plus its not really that great for the sweating. FAIL :( |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $5.00 |
| Acne severity | very light |
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