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Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

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Hamamelis Virginiana Extract comes from the witch hazel plant.

Unless it is specified to be non-alcohol, many types of witch hazel ingredients are distilled in denatured alcohol.

Witch Hazel has astringent, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties.

The tannin content of witch hazel constrict the appearance of pores by drying out proteins. Witch hazel water gets anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties from its catechin and gallic acid content.

However, witch hazel may be skin-sensitizing due to the tannin and fragrance compounds.

North American Indigenous groups have used witch hazel to help treat inflammation for centuries.

See all 752 products with Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

Users who like it
22%
Users who avoid it
78%

What it does

Antiseborrhoeic Preventing or relieving excessive secretion of sebum; preventing or relieving seborrheic dermatitis.
Astringent Tending to draw together or constrict tissues; styptic. may unclog pores, remove excess oil, shrink appearance of pores, tighten skin, cleanse irritants from skin, reduce inflammation, reduce acne, provide anti-bacterial benefits
Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Alternative names

Witch Hazel Extract

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.8%
Top categories
Cleansers
Treatments
Masks
Position Predominant list placement
Top 50%

References

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Products with Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

Torriden Dive-in Low-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Torriden
Dive-in Low-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Serum
Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
Some By Mi
AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
Toner
Tirtir Milk Skin Toner
Tirtir
Milk Skin Toner
Toner
Torriden Dive-In Hyaluronic Acid Soothing Cream
Torriden
Dive-In Hyaluronic Acid Soothing Cream
General Moisturizer
Isntree Ultra-Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Toner
Isntree
Ultra-Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Toner
Toner
Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel
Skintific
5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturize Gel
General Moisturizer
Tirtir SOS Serum
Tirtir
SOS Serum
Serum
Torriden Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam
Torriden
Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam
Face Cleanser
Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel Pore Perfecting Toner
Dickinson's
Original Witch Hazel Pore Perfecting Toner
Toner
Pyunkang Yul Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
Pyunkang Yul
Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
Face Cleanser
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner Pad
Torriden
Balanceful Cica Toner Pad
Toner
Dickinson's Enhanced Witch Hazel Hydrating Toner with Rosewater
Dickinson's
Enhanced Witch Hazel Hydrating Toner with Rosewater
Toner
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CosIng Data

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