Distilled witch hazel is a liquid tincture produced from the leaves and roots of the witch hazel tree. It has various cosmetic and medical uses. Witch hazel is also known as winterbloom and snap hazel.
Distilled witch hazel can help with windburn.
Once steamed, the witch hazel roots and bark will be distilled into a liquid containing alcohols, tannins, and soothing agents. These ingredients make witch hazel distilled a sufficient product to use for skin and hair care. It is used as a skin tonic, an ingredient in shampoos for oily hair, and to relieve skin inflammation.
Cosmetically, distilled witch hazel can be used to remove makeup. Due to its alcoholic content, it is often used as an astringent. When added to a facial cleanser or toner, natural astringents tighten pores and make skin smoother. It has also been used as a gentle treatment for oily or acne-prone skin.
Witch hazel is applied with a cotton ball.
Witch hazel has both medical and cosmetic uses. Its alcohol content makes it a suitable antibacterial cleanser, and the soothing elements in the distilled liquid help lessen irritation caused by bug bites, diaper rash, or other infections. Some people recommend using witch hazel on slightly windburned or sunburned skin. Although witch hazel itself is used to treat many different internal and external conditions, the distilled form should only be used externally. It should not be swallowed and should be kept away from the eyes and mucous membranes as natural alcohol irritates them.
Distilled witch hazel is produced from the leaves and roots of the witch hazel tree.
One of the best ways to apply distilled witch hazel is by gently rubbing the skin with a cotton ball. It can also be placed in a small spray bottle and sprayed on insect bites. Many guidelines for using witch hazel recommend keeping it away from open cuts or serious skin burns. Although witch hazel tea can be used to treat bleeding gums or diarrhea, it is not recommended that people gargle with distilled witch hazel or add it to tea.
Tea made from witch hazel can be used to treat bleeding gums.
Distilled witch hazel has been approved for safe use by the US Food and Drug Administration. Bottles can be purchased at pharmacies or specialty herbal medicine stores. People should read the label to see if the witch hazel has been mixed with other ingredients and determine its alcohol content: double-distilled witch hazel has less.