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A lot of 'witch hazel' splashes are not, say, 97% witch hazel and 3% EO (esssential oils).
I doubt that most conventional witch hazel mixtures have more than, at a complete guess, 20 weight % distilled witch hazel and I guesstimate that even that value is high
I think Thayers do a scent free witch hazel. I have not tried it myself but might be worth a look.
I'd be tempted to go for a lower WH quantity and more EO smell.Brain moment!!! Of course. All those over the counter / imported jobs... Thatchers etc etc, are all mixed down with water + the smellies. I am trying to do this with 100% distilled Witch Hazel. WTF did I not see that one and why the same 'F' did nobody else . No wonder I cannot get rid of the hint of badgers bum ( well tree bark ).
Must follow though that using 100% WH alone, or with a few drops of eo that will maybe remain after the WH smell has gone, must be better than those brands some people rave about and which come in at extortionate prices.
I'd be tempted to go for a lower WH quantity and more EO smell.
Just because you've more of something doesn't mean it's necessarily better.
Take the 30SPF vs 50SPF sun tan lotion argument. 30SPF blocks 98% of UV and 50 blocks 99%. Ontop of that, the 30 might still perform better even with a potentially lower concentration of active ingredients.
If it's just for you'd I'd say do what you want. If it was to ever be distributed amongst friends then part of the battle is making people want to use it.
100ml witch hazel 15 drops of your choice of essential oil
I can make the comparison.Mmmm. Understand where you are coming from but disagree.
Not sure you can compare this to the spf nos on sun lotions. I would be more likely to compare the astringent properties of WH to an antiseptic remedy. Water it down = not as effective. I would rather forgo the niceties in favour of the benefits. Just trying to see if there is a solution to the smell without reducing the aforesaid benefits.
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