A fragrant, astringent essential water obtained by steeping and distilling the twigs and leaves of the witch hazel plant. It leaves the skin feeling tight and refreshed after application and helps with the healing of small cuts on the skin.
Soothing
Soothing
Soothing ingredients reduce the signs of sensitivity in irritated and inflamed skin. This includes anti-inflammatory ingredients, anti-itch agents, and topical analgesics.
Soothing
Soothing ingredients reduce the signs of sensitivity in irritated and inflamed skin. This includes anti-inflammatory ingredients, anti-itch agents, and topical analgesics.
Other functions
Astringent
Astringent
Astringent ingredients provide the skin with a tightened feeling, help to reduce the appearance of large pores, and assist in the healing of small cuts and wounds.
Astringent
Astringent
Astringent ingredients provide the skin with a tightened feeling, help to reduce the appearance of large pores, and assist in the healing of small cuts and wounds.
Origin
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Overview
Witch hazel water is a fragrant, astringent water that is obtained by steeping and distilling the twigs and leaves of the witch hazel plant (Hamamelis virginiana). It is classified as an essential water (meaning that it is a water containing essential oils).
It has been used in skincare for centuries for its astringent properties and for its pleasant, mildly spicy scent (which is due to the presence of eugenol and carvacrol). It leaves the skin feeling tight and refreshed after application, although some people may find it a bit too drying. It also helps with the healing of small cuts on the skin.
Witch hazel water is used in the formulation of aftershaves (and has been used ever since their invention) to prevent inflammation and ingrown hairs.
Find out more information about witch hazel extract here: Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract.
Products with Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
