Witch hazel extract is obtained from the bark and leaves of the witch hazel shrub native to North America. This extract has hemostatic and anti-inflammatory properties and is therefore a common formulation ingredient in many natural skin care products. Witch hazel extract is often used to treat acne, diaper rash, rashes, and varicose veins. This ingredient is also used in skin lotions, shaving creams, hemorrhoid creams, eye drops, astringents, toners, and facial cleansers
| Product Name |
Witch Hazel Powder |
Specification |
10:1 |
| Appearance |
Brown Powder |
Extraction Source: |
Witch Hazel |
| Store |
Cool Dry Place |
Shelf Life |
2 years |
1. Anti-inflammatory
Inflammation is a normal immune response designed to protect your body from injury and infection. However, chronic inflammation is thought to play a central role in the development of certain diseases.
Witch hazel contains many compounds with powerful anti-inflammatory properties, including gallic acid and tannins. It also contains antioxidants that help prevent widespread inflammation and neutralize free radicals, which are disease-causing compounds that can build up in your body.
2. Reduce skin irritation
Research suggests that applying witch hazel topically to sensitive skin may help heal inflamed, irritated, or broken skin. Witch hazel has been shown to inhibit up to 27% of erythema - the reddening of the skin caused by injury or irritation.
Studies have found that using a lotion containing as little as 10% witch hazel extract is effective in reducing skin inflammation and treating redness. Likewise, topical preparations containing witch hazel can soothe sensitive or irritated facial skin.
3. Helps treat hemorrhoids
Witch hazel is often used as a natural remedy to relieve the discomfort and pain caused by hemorrhoids.
4. Fights acne
Due to its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, studies have shown that witch hazel can be used in the treatment of acne. It can be applied directly to the face after cleansing or steaming for best results. It acts as an astringent, causing your tissues to shrink to help shrink pores, while also soothing your skin and reducing inflammation.
This prevents acne-causing bacteria from infecting your skin. For this reason, witch hazel is often added to many over-the-counter acne products and is especially helpful for people with oily skin.
5. Relieve scalp sensitivity
Use a shampoo that contains witch hazel extract to reduce scalp irritation effectively. Witch hazel may also help reduce inflammation, which may help reduce scalp sensitivity caused by conditions like psoriasis or eczema. It is also sometimes used as a natural remedy to relieve symptoms of other scalp problems, such as dandruff and dryness.
6. Soothes Sore Throat
Boiling 5ml of witch hazel in a glass of 240ml of water for about 10 minutes and then swishing the mixture can provide relief. Due to its ability to reduce inflammation and act as an astringent, witch hazel is sometimes used to treat sore throats.
7. Prevents skin damage
Witch hazel is rich in tannins, natural plant compounds with powerful antioxidant properties that can help protect your skin from damage when applied topically.
Tannins act as a barrier, preventing substances that cause inflammation from entering your skin cells. What's more, studies show that witch hazel helps neutralize harmful free radicals and prevent the spread of skin cancer cells.
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