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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.
People also like: Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid
People also dislike: Niacinamide, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Parfum
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.
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Where it's used
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract is most often found as ingredient number 14 within an ingredient list.
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CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 96284
- INCI Name: HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA EXTRACT
- EC #: Â 283-637-9 (I)
- All Functions: Antiseborrhoeic, Astringent, Skin Conditioning
