Witch hazel is a plant whose leaf, bark, and twigs are used to make medicine. It is used as an astringent to tighten the skin and is included in some medications to give those products the ability to slow down or stop bleeding. Those medications are used for treating insect bites, stings, teething, hemorrhoids, itching, irritations, and minor pain. Witch hazel contains chemicals called tannins, which when applied directly to the skin, might help reduce swelling, help repair broken skin, and fight bacteria. The tannins and polyphenols in witch hazel give it antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, vascular endothelium-protective, and vasoconstrictive properties. Witch hazel is considered safe and is widely used as an ingredient in medicinal products and cosmetics.
Positive:
- Witch hazel has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, vascular endothelium-protective, and vasoconstrictive properties.
- Witch hazel is considered safe and is widely used as an ingredient in medicinal products and cosmetics.
Negative:
- No negative effects were found in the search results.
Ingredients or materials:
- Witch hazel is distilled from dried leaves, bark, and partially dormant twigs of the plant.
- Witch hazel contains chemicals called tannins.
- Witch hazel bark contains 8-12% tannins (minimum content recommended of 4% tannins) .
