Ingredient
Witch Hazel Water (Hamamelis Virginiana)
INCI name: Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Witch Hazel Distillate
Witch Hazel Hydrosol
What it is
A steam distillate of witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) twigs, bark and leaves, and one of the most widely used botanical waters in commercial toners and gel-based formulas.
How it works
Delivers trace volatile compounds and mild tannin-derived astringency that give a soothing, skin-conditioning finish in water-based formulas like toners and gel masks.
What it does
Skin conditioning
Soothing
Concerns to know
-
Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.