Witch Hazel Water

Functions
Astringent
Hair conditioning
Skin conditioning
Soothing
CAS Number(s)
84696-19-5
EINECS number(s)
283-637-9
FDA UNII
NT00Y05A2V

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) Water is produced from branches harvested in the autumn, which are cut to the ground, but resprout, producing a new harvest in a few years. Portable chippers allow for on-site processing. It is then taken to the factories for distillation in stainless-steel vats.

Witch Hazel Water is produced by steam distillation for one and a half days and filtration. Alcohol can be added as a preservative. In that case, the final product is called Witch hazel Distillate which contains 14% Alcohol.

Thanks to its astringent action, Hamamelis Virginiana water is used in many cosmetic applications such as deodorants, after-shave lotions, cloth wipes, soaps, creams, and toners. It can be diluted with water to make a facial astringent and soothe irritated skin.

Active ingredients (or INCI)

Synonyms
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

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