Witch Hazel Extract - 100% Pure, Water-Soluble | Astringent & Anti-Inflammatory
The original natural toner — astringent, anti-inflammatory, and for oily skin, pores, and post-blemish redness.
Witch Hazel Extract (Hamamelis virginiana) is derived from the bark and leaves of the Witch Hazel shrub and has been used in dermatology and cosmetics for over a century. Its primary actives — Tannins, Gallic Acid, and Hamamelitannin — are powerful astringents and antioxidants with documented anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
For Indian skin, Witch Hazel is particularly valuable as a toner — it tightens pores, controls sebum in India's heat, and reduces post-blemish redness, all without the harshness of alcohol-based toners. It is one of the most recommended dermatologist ingredients for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin types.
KEY BENEFITS & PROPERTIES
Astringent — tighten pores, reduce sebum production, create a temporary toning effect on skin
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory — neutralises free radicals and reduces skin redness
Antibacterial Effect: Effective against common skin bacteria at the concentrations found in cosmetic extracts
Reduces puffiness and under-eye bags — popular in eye area formulations
KEY BENEFITS & PROPERTIES
Botanical name | Hamamelis virginiana |
Extract type | Water-soluble extract / Hydrosol (alcohol-free) |
Appearance | Clear to pale amber liquid |
Aroma | Mild, slightly herbal-astringent |
pH | 3.5–5.0 |
Shelf life | 1–2 years |
Solubility | Water-soluble |
INCI name | Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract |
Grade | Cosmetic |
WHERE CAN YOU USE IT?
Product Type | How It's Used |
Toner / facial mist | 5–100% — the most common application. Can be used as a pure witch hazel toner or diluted in a formulation with Aloe Vera, Rose Water, and Niacinamide. |
Face wash | 2–5% in gel or foaming face wash — adds astringent and anti-inflammatory action. |
Acne treatment gel | 5–20% in an aloe or gel base — reduces active blemish redness and prevents new breakouts. |
Shampoo | 1–3% — anti-inflammatory scalp action; useful in anti-dandruff and oily scalp formulations. |
Eye cream / serum | 1–3% — reduces under-eye puffiness and dark circles associated with poor circulation. |
Aftershave gel | 10–30% — classic men's skin care application; reduces razor burn and ingrown hair inflammation. |
Body spray / mist | 5–20% in a water-based body spray — refreshing and pore-tightening. |
Scalp toner | 5–10% in a scalp toner spray — controls oil, reduces dandruff-associated inflammation. |
Safety & Storage
Store in dark glass, refrigerate after opening
Shelf life 1–2 years
Always add appropriate preservative when formulating with other water-based ingredients
