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Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

INCI Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

Soothing / Astringent Botanical Botanicals & Antioxidants

What it is & what it does

Witch Hazel extract is rich in tannins and polyphenols and is used for astringent, soothing and antioxidant effects.
Human UV-erythema studies and newer reviews support anti-inflammatory activity. The astringent feel can be useful for oily skin, but alcohol-containing witch-hazel products can behave very differently from the extract itself.

Usage & cautions

Sensitive or very dry skin may prefer low-alcohol or alcohol-free formulations.
Information approach Consumer-friendly summaries are informed by established cosmetic ingredient references such as INCIDecoder and Paula’s Choice Ingredient Dictionary, while avoiding turning ingredient-level evidence into medical claims about the finished product.