Witch Hazel

Witch Hazel 100% Pure | NaturalPremium Quality | Grade AAlcohol FreeFree Shipping! Bulk / Wholesale Size Available. Witch Hazel, also called Winterbloom, is a small shrub native to North America and has long been part of traditional medicine and a popular topical home remedy for various skin ailments. Today the extracts made from the plant continue to be used for their cleansing, toning, and nourishing properties. It contains tannins, kaempferol, quercetin, polyphenols, saponins and some volatiles like eugenol and gallic acid as active compounds. It shows anti-inflammatory activity and good effects on irritated skin, bruises, and swelling. It has antioxidant properties with potential anti-aging activity via inhibition of collagenase and a protective effect against free radical cell damage. It is known for its woody fruit aroma and mainly used in soothing and toning products. Witch Hazel water is obtained from the steam distillation of twigs and bark. Final product does not contain any alcohol. Alcohol Free Witch Hazel if particularly used where use of alcohol is not desired or appropriate. For example, sensitive skin care, foaming products, body washes, high temperature formulations. Comparable to Thayers Alcohol-Free Toner Botanical Name: Hamamelis Virginiana.Grade: Alcohol Free.Extraction By: Distillation.Parts Used: Twigs and Bark.Appearance: Colorless Liquid with characteristic odor.