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Witch hazel (hamamelis virginiana) is a shrub that can reach a height of up to 4 meters, and its leaves span 15 cm. Its natural place of occurrence is North America, but due to relatively low soil requirements, it is also cultivated in Europe. Only prolonged, excessive drought can harm it. Witch hazel is also called the gold of the Indians, because it was the native people of North America who discovered many valuable uses and properties of this plant. Witch hazel has long been used in treatment and cosmetology. Mainly the bark and leaves of this plant are used and must be very carefully dried.
Witch hazel – properties, what helps?
Bark and leaves witch hazel they contain, among others: tannins, flavonoids, saponins, gallic acid, ellagic acid, resins, choline. The plant shows the following properties:
- antiseptic,
- antibacterial,
- anti-inflammatory
- sealing capillaries,
- cleansing,
- astringent,
- disinfecting,
- anti-seborrhea,
- soothing irritations,
- illuminating the complexion,
- reduces redness.
We recommend the Tonic Enchanted cleansing for oily and combination skin Bioherba, which reduces irritation and inflammation, supports the treatment of eczema, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.
The use of witch hazel
Witch hazel It is perfect for skin care, moisturizes and cleanses, illuminates, helps to deal with acne problems, prevents seborrhea, works on enlarged pores. It is a valuable ingredient in cosmetics, including home cosmetics. In eye creams, it helps to deal with dark circles under the eyes and reduce the symptoms of fatigue and stress. It is suitable for various skin types.
Witch hazel:
- soothes inflammation of the skin, especially in the course of psoriasis and bothersome eczema. Helps with ulcers and burns;
- helps with sunburn;
- helps to reduce swelling, for example, from insect bites (but not only). Eliminates bruises, relieves pain, helps heal wounds, reduces redness;
- witch hazel preparations are helpful in the treatment of hemorrhoids. Thanks to its astringent and vasoconstrictive properties, it contributes to the reduction of swelling;
- helps to relieve rheumatic joint pain;
- recommended for infections within the mouth, in which there is inflammation of the mucous membranes, prevents bleeding from the gums;
- supports the treatment of laryngitis, tonsillitis and pharyngitis. Also helpful in asthma;
- relieves the symptoms of chronic cough;
- in cosmetics, it is ideal for problematic skin (mainly couperose, acne, oily). In the case of capillaries, it helps to soothe reddening of the skin, in case of oily skin, it prevents clogging of the pores, and in acne-prone skin, it reduces the occurrence of imperfections, while alleviating those that are already present.
You can order Farm-Vix witch hazel ointment for tired legs and varicose veins at an attractive price on Medonet Market.
As for contraindications to the use of preparations containing witch hazel, they have not, in principle, been observed to function in any negative way. A hypersensitivity reaction can always occur and should be taken into account. Witch hazel usually occurs in ointments, creams, gels. You can also prepare a decoction of witch hazel by hand.
Witch hazel is one of the ingredients of Micellar Lotion micellar fluid from Embryolisse, which thoroughly cleanses the skin. It is intended for sensitive skin. We also recommend Bonne Mine Embryolisse – a smoothing and brightening serum which, thanks to witch hazel extract, gives the skin energy and smoothes its structure. You will also find witch hazel in the RITUAL CARE Sensilis Pores Tonic. Cosmetics can be purchased at Medonet Market at an attractive price.