“Witch hazel is a botanical extract derived from a flowering plant. Preparations have been made from its leaves and bark for ages,” said Dr. Hadley King, a board-certified dermatologist who ...

Witch hazel is a botanical extract made from the bark and leaves of the shrub plant Hamamelis virginiana. “It has been used for generations as a soothing ingredient in skin toners, cleansers ...

Witch hazel is a popular home remedy that can be used to tone the skin, fight acne, heal sunburn, and more. Here's how you can add it to your skincare routine.

Witch hazel leaf extract is widely used today as an astringent for toning skin. Virtually all of the facial cleansers in your local pharmacy will feature this extract.

Today, witch hazel is used in cosmetics, and a lotion of the extract and alcohol is marketed as a first aid for abrasions and skin irritations. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

“While witch hazel extract has astringent properties and may have some anti-inflammatory properties, the product formulation makes a huge difference in terms of how your skin reacts to it.” ...

0 0 More by W. D. Hoeffken This article was originally published with the title “Distilled Extract of Witch Hazel” in SA Supplements Vol. 40 No. 1037supp (November 1895), p. 16579 ...

“Witch hazel is a botanical extract derived from a flowering plant. Preparations have been made from its leaves and bark for ages,” said Dr. Hadley King, a board-certified dermatologist who ...