Botanical name: Hamamelis virginiana
Other name: Hamamelis water
Witch hazel products are crafted from the stem, bark, or leaves of the witch hazel plant (Hamamelis virginiana), a native shrub of North America. The skin benefits of witch hazel have a longstanding history, as evidenced by documented usage of the plant’s extracts by Native Americans over time.
Medicinal Uses:
- Relieves inflammation
- Reduces skin irritation
- Helps treat hemorrhoids
- Fights acne
- Alleviates scalp sensitivity
- Soothes sore throat
- Protects against skin damage
- Wards off infection
