Why Thayers Natural Remedies has been a skincare staple for 170 years

Thayers Natural Remedies is a skincare brand that should definitely be on your radar. He offers incredible products (hello witch hazel toners) in pharmacy prices and has been around for over 170 years! Keep reading to learn more about the legendary brand loved by skincare experts and enthusiasts alike.

Tyers' story 

Thayers was founded by Dr. Henry Thayer, who studied medicine and chemistry in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In 1847, he opened his first pharmacy called Henry Thayer & Company. Due to the Civil War, many of his products were in high demand in the military, making his business the largest pharmaceutical manufacturer in America at the time. This success led him to create his own line of elixirs, syrups and tinctures, including his famous witch hazel tonic, which remains the brand's main ingredient almost 200 years later.

Acquired by our parent company L'Oréal in 2021, Thayers remains a legacy brand that always draws on the history of Henry Thayer & Company to develop innovative formulas. The brand continues its longstanding commitment to creating pure, effective, cruelty-free products that are great for all skin types.

More About Thayers Famous Witch Hazel

Witch hazel has gotten a bad wrap lately because many people think it irritates and dries out the skin. And while some witch hazel products can dry out the skin because they contain alcohol, Thayers' offerings are different. The brand's witch hazel comes organically from a family farm in Fairfield County, Connecticut and is alcohol-free. In addition, the formulas include other skin-friendly ingredients, such as aloe vera and glycerin, to help hydrate and soothe the skin. “Thayers has pioneered a new wave of skin-nourishing, alcohol-free facial toners that not only tone the skin, but provide additional benefits,” adds Andrea Giti, director of marketing for the brand. Whether you have acne-prone, dry, or sensitive skin, the brand's toners cleanse, tone, hydrate, and balance pH without stripping your skin of natural oils. 

What's next for the brand?

Even though the brand already has a wide range of products, it is always innovating and trying to continue the legacy of Dr. Henry Thayer. To that end, Gity says Thayers will launch spin-off products for its top-selling rose petal face toner in early 2021. This will be a Target exclusive, so be sure to keep an eye out for the exciting new launch. .