Prettyinpink Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 I read on another board that you could use witch hazel if you do not have any of the ingredients required for a spray, did anyone try this and is it a good advice:confused:The people did seem knowledgable but i've always though of this ingredient as something for oily skin formulas not scents...any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daria Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I do all the time...I dont sell.. I use clear 2 oz.spray bottles, but the fragance is NOT clear, and I have to shake it. Works for me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I have tried witch hazel and aloe juice (with a few other things in it), but I could smell the Witch hazel and didn't care for it.Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Witch hazel, distilled water and FO is a very common air freshener recipe as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerina Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I use the recipie combination that PA mentioned for a multipurpose spray. As long as the FO is skin safe, it's good for your linnens, the air, or your body- and I even like to spray it on our hair. (generally for skin I mean, you still would want to test for fabric safety) The WH scent can be detected if it the FO is not intense enough to cover it, but also, I do beleive that since it's basicly behaves as alcohol, the scent dissipates after a few minutes. And I think it does have to be shaken for sure. The last batch I made in cute little tinted and shaped Dollar store spray bottles is beginning to eat at the plastic (but it's been about 6 months and it's just now happening- with just that last little bit in the bottom I haven't used but don't want to toss yet, lol.. so I think that's what happened... the FO sat in the bottom and the % got too concentrated.) And I do think there are at least two different concentrations of witch hazel available for sale. So if it concerns you, but you want to try it, just look for a lesser %. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prettyinpink Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 Thanks everyone, i think i will use it try it for a personal room spray. I went to diffrent supplier sites now and noticed that for linen sprays, many have wH as one of the main ingredients, so maybe i'll try it! Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Di Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I was told by a local supplier that witch hazel off the store shelf contains alcohol. I checked the label on my current bottle, and she's right (14% alcohol). She said I should always use witch hazel extract (no scent at all). So this is what I use now. For a room or linen spray, however, I think the store witch hazel would be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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