Witch Hazel

 

Witch hazel is a topical astringent derived from the bark and leaves of Hamamelis virginiana, the common or North American witch-hazel shrub.  Native Americans have long recognized the medicinal properties of witch hazel.  Nowadays this popular herbal remedy is recognized world-wide as a natural cleanser and toner, but witch hazel has many more uses than simply to clarify skin and shrink pores

Witch Hazel contains high levels of tannins.  This makes witch hazel famous as a natural astringent, which means it has the ability to sooth all skin types, remove excess oil from skin, shrink down pores and remove toxins.  Those who are exposed to lots of environmental pollutants may apply witch hazel to the face in order to reduce the amount of contaminants that enter pores and, consequently, the amount and severity of blemishes.  Also, because astringents remove excess oil, regular use of witch hazel may further prevent blemishes, especially black heads which result from dried sebum build-up in pores.  

Products that contain Witch Hazel

Ingredients: 
Botanical Name:  Hamamelis Virginiana Distillate, Alcohol 
Common Name:  Witch Hazel