BEST FOR COMBINATION & OILY SKIN

INGREDIENT FEATURES

antioxidant

anti-inflammatory

antiseptic

astringent

USER BENEFITS

protecting

anti-aging

cleansing

firming

freshening

healing

APPLICATIONS

acne

bedsores

blackheads

combination skin

dandruff

eczema

hemorrhoids

injuries (minor)

insect bites

oily hair & skin

poison oak & ivy

sunburn

active

The bark, twigs and leaf of witch hazel are valued for their anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, cleansing, deodorant, styptic and potent antioxidant properties. Active constituents include: tannins (giving it a strong astringent effect), gallic acid, flavonoids (kaempferol, quercetin) the terpene eugenol, choline and saponins. Best for combination and oil-rich skin types, witch hazel is also used to treat acne, blackheads, bedsores, eczema, hemorrhoids, insect bites, poison oak and ivy, minor injuries, skin ulcers, varicose veins and wounds. A wash from the plant can be used to treat sunburn. Distilled witch hazel is commonly available at pharmacies and applied directly to the skin. Use care when using the distilled form close to the eyes and mucus membranes as it contains rubbing alcohol that can be an irritant. It is also used as an aftershave or skin freshener. For treating dandruff and oily hair conditions, witch hazel is included in shampoos, conditioners and hair rinses.