Great Uses For Witch Hazel
- Shernita Felton
- May 22, 2018
- 2 min read
Witch hazel also known as Hamamelis virginian ,is a type of plant native to North America, is a member of the Hamamelidaceae plant family. Witch hazel can also be called winterbloom, the leaves and bark from the plant are used to make a skin-healing astringent that’s capable of naturally reducing acne, blisters, insect bites, poison ivy, inflammation and more. Here are some of the Top uses for Witch hazel
1. Acne fighter
Applying witch hazel to acne-prone skin can help slow down inflammation, redness, oiliness and bleeding. It can also reduce bacteria growth on the skin healing time of infections or scabs. It reduces the look of pores and helps stop excess oil production, sweating, and development of blackheads or whiteheads, which can cause breakouts.
You should apply witch hazel directly to the skin wherever you notice a zit forming or tend to break out. It’s even more effective when used in combination with other antibacterials like tea tree oil, coconut oil or apple cider vinegar.
2. Reduce Puffy Eyes
Puffy eyes can be caused by allergies, stress, overindulging in alcohol, sun exposure, cigarette smoking and many other factors. Witch hazel is known to tighten skin, which helps reduce under eye baggage and puffiness. Just soak some cotton balls with witch hazel, and apply it to closed eyes. Let it sit for five minutes or longer which allows the witch hazel to soak into the skin.
3. Hair Cleanser and Scalp Protector
You can use witch hazel on your hair to help reduce oil buildup which can leave your hair shinier and healthier. It can remove hair odors, help with an irritated scalp, or speed up healing from any bites or acne at the base of the neck when you’re prone to sweating.
4. Makeup Remove
It can be used as make-up remover.
5. Eczema Soother
Witch Hazel has anti-inflammatory properties that helps stop the itching and improves symptoms like scaling, redness, burning and even scarring. A study showed that patients with eczema who were treated with witch hazel on one arm, and a non-steroidal cream on the other over three weeks, experienced just as effective relief in improving symptoms with the witch hazel as compared to the cream. Simply apply witch hazel onto affected areas of the skin twice a day.
6. Hemorrhoid Healer
You can apply witch hazel water to the skin to help lower pain and inflammation caused by uncomfortable hemorrhoids. It’s useful for relieving itching, irritation, bleeding and burning from hemorrhoids.
7. Underarm Dark Spot Remover
Witch hazel can also be used as a natural deodorant that also doubles as a dark spot remover under your arms. To use as deodorant, pour a generous amount onto a large cotton pad and dab liberally under arms, letting it dry before dressing.
Examples of Different Witch Hazel Brands
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