Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel) bark/leaf extract

Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel) bark/leaf extract

AKA “Witch Hazel Extract”

Extract

Ingredient Facts

Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel) bark/leaf extract

AKA: Witch Hazel Extract

Extract · Astringent · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Astringent

Skin Conditioner

Extract

Clean

Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction ⚠ Allergen Alert (Tree Nut): Derived from a common allergen source. May cause reactions in sensitive individuals. Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

Family

Hamamelidaceae (Witch hazel family)

Plant Part

Leaf

Lifeform

Shrub

Climate

Temperate

CAS #

84696-19-5

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Astringent

Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.

Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Minimizes pores

Controls excess oil

Traditional Use

Native to North America, witch hazel was used by Indigenous peoples for centuries as a topical astringent for wounds and skin irritation. Colonial Americans adopted it widely for medicinal and cosmetic purposes.