Witch hazel

[jennyannlowe]

Can this be used in cold process soap? It does have alcohol in it....Has anyone tried it?

 

[KristaY]

I haven't used witch hazel in soap but use it routinely as a facial toner. I have no idea if any of it's properties would survive the lye beast but if you want to give it a shot be sure to simmer (not boil) off the alcohol first, like you would with beer or wine. Hopefully someone with more info will come along shortly!

 

[The Efficacious Gentleman]

Or add it after a cook in hot process?

 

[shunt2011]

I've not used it in soap either. Only in a toner or aftershave

 

[doriettefarm]

It says right on the label that it contains 14% alcohol so I wouldn't risk it in CP unless you boil off the alcohol. I have purchased the Thayers brand alcohol-free witch hazel and used it in CP but didn't do a full water replacement (more like 30-40%). It turned out to be nice soap and didn't do anything funky like speed trace.

 

[Misschief]

What would Witch Hazel bring to the soap?