Thayers : Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner

My breakouts were controlled until after three weeks of daily use, 3x a day. This is when my acne got worse on my forehead, and a rash developed. I discontinued use and the rash healed. I will start using it again but with less dosage. I would recommend this product only if you are seeking an alcohol toner alternative.

This is actually a review for the Lavender witch hazel Thayers toner, not the rose petal. I have both Lavender and Cucumber, and both are very nice smelling, and cooling. They do seem to calm redness, and haven't aggravated my acne at all. I do think that this has helped clear up some of my acne, and definitely moisturizes. It is also fine to wear under makeup, but used only sparingly. If you soak a cottonball with this, and apply it, it will leave a sticky residue, and will be shiny. You just need enough to lightly cover your face, and that is it.

I only review stuff I love, and this lucky little number is on my list! I must admit, I hated this stuff at first! First 1-10 times of using it, I noticed it did nothing on my white heads, and nothing on my clogged pores. It made my skin feel dry and sort of irritated. All the "rejects" that don't make my A- list (bathroom medicine cabinet) are put in "waste of money basket" that I keep under the bathroom sink. Around a month or so ago, I was clearing that basket out (I usually give these products away to my friends that are glad to have a "like-new" product for free) and came across this toner again. I remembered one thing I did love about it: the smell. Heavenly. I also loved that the witch hazel used to make this is organic, the main reason why I decided to make this purchase. So, I gave it another shot. Why not, right? This time around, I've changed almost my whole regimen (aside from moisturizer, I will never abandon my organic virgin argan oil) and this stuff works for me now! It actually DOES moisturize my skin now! My skin feels soft and plump, and I've noticed a decrease in pore size after using this (although that also might be attributed to the Aztec secret healing clay + ACV that I use everyday- Love that stuff!). Overall, I'd say give this a shot. I know I don't regret giving this toner a second chance.

This product is very helpful if you're a person with occasional acne or dry irritated skin. It's a little sticky, but the best way to use this product is after you wash your face at night put this on with a cotton ball in your problem areas and sleep with it on. Your face will feel amazing the next morning!!! Also this stuff really helps with pain, so if you have a bump that's bothering you, just soak it in this!!!