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bizzare1 · Tattoo lover Joined: 27 Jul 2008 Posts: 1

what is witch hazel used for and how do you use it? Very Happy

Sylvias · Tattoo lover Joined: 23 Jun 2008 Posts: 46

um...only time ive ever seen it is in specifics brews and stuff...don't have any personal experiance with it myself though.... Confused

chic · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:08 am Post subject:

T tree oil is better...

Ed Sr · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 1:35 pm Post subject:

Tattoo ink consists of pigment and a carrier. The carrier may be a single substance or a mixture. The purpose of the carrier is to keep the pigment evenly distributed in a fluid matrix, to inhibit the growth of pathogens, to prevent clumping of pigment, and to aid in application to the skin. Among the safest and most common ingredients used to make the liquid are:ethyl alcohol (ethanol)
purified water
witch hazel
propylene glycol
glycerine (glycerol)

Witch Hazel can also be used to cut ink for shading. It is better than water because it inhibits the growth of pathogens.

When distilled and combined with alcohol, the aromatic oil extracted from the bark of the witch hazel shrub makes a soothing and mildly astringent lotion. And with only 14 percent alcohol, the lotion is nondrying and hypoallergenic — two added bonuses.

Witch hazel lotion can be used to cleanse the skin and remove makeup, to soothe sunburn, windburn and shaving irritations, and to treat the pain and swelling of minor bruises, sprains, cuts, abrasions and insect bites. Although witch hazel isn’t sold as an **** fighter, many teens report that it reduces the swelling of minor pimples and blemishes. Also, when incorporated into pads and ointments with other ingredients like glycerin, witch hazel is said to help shrink external hemorrhoids.

Hope this answers your question.

Ed

yorvo · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 11:14 pm Post subject:

I use it at the end of a tattoo. Lay a paper towel over the tattoo and apply the witch hazel. It reduces redness before viewing and for most people it feels good.

chic · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 4:13 am Post subject:

T tree oil does exactly the same..