Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

Our database includes 296 products that contain Hamamelis Virginiana Extract.

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Concerns

Dry Skin

Explained

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract comes from the witch hazel plant. The witch hazel plant is native to eastern North America. Many parts of this plant are used in skincare from its twigs to its leaves.

Witch Hazel is an astringent, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial ingredient. The tannin in witch hazel has a drying effect when used on skin and constricts proteins. This helps minimize the look of large pores. The tannins present and the fragrance may be sensitizing. The catechins in witch hazel have anti-inflammatory properties while the gallic acid is antibacterial.

Indigenous groups have used witch hazel to help treat inflammation, which was then used by early settlers to North America.

Also known as: Witch Hazel Extract

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 1.0% of the products in our database containing it.

Community Stats

119 people from our community have liked or disliked this ingredient.

Users who like it 💖

Often have the following skin types:

Oily Sensitive

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Oiliness • Redness • Pores • Acne

Users who dislike it 💔

Often have the following skin types:

Sensitive Dry

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Redness • Sensitivity • Dryness • Dullness

Where it's used

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract is most often found as ingredient number 14 within an ingredient list.

These are the categories of products that use Hamamelis Virginiana Extract the most:

CosIng Data

  • CosIng ID: 96284
  • INCI Name: HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA EXTRACT
  • EC #:  283-637-9 (I)
  • All Functions: Antiseborrhoeic, Astringent, Skin Conditioning
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