Natural Heroes 312. Organic Witch Hazel (Alcohol-Free)

• What is Witch Hazel?

  Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) is a shrub native to North America and Japan. The leaves, twigs, and bark of the shrub are distilled into a water known as 'witch hazel'.

  Witch Hazel water has been used for centuries in ancient traditions, such as those of the indigenous peoples of America.

  Benefits

  Tightens and degreases the skin

  Witch Hazel has an astringent effect, which means that when Witch Hazel is used on the face, the pores are tightened and appear smaller. In addition, Witch Hazel can help degrease the skin and balance the skin's sebum production due to its drying effect. But do not use it too often for this purpose, as it can dry out the skin, causing the skin to produce extra sebum.

  Anti-aging

  Witch Hazel contains many antioxidants that can help slow down the skin's natural aging process. In addition, the astringent effect of Witch Hazel can make your skin appear firmer.

  How to use it?

  As a facial toner

  By using Witch Hazel as a toner, you degrease the skin, giving you a beautiful, matte complexion. The tightening effect also gives you a youthful appearance. Put a little of the water on a cotton pad or Face Wipe and pat on your face. But be careful: do not use Witch Hazel daily as a toner, as its effect is too drying for that. For a daily toner, it is better to choose, for example, Rosewater.

  What's so special about it?

  The indigenous peoples of America not only used the Hamamelis shrub to make Witch Hazel water. They made bows for archery from its branches, steamed the twigs on hot stones for muscle relief, and used them as dowsing rods to locate underground water. If that's not enough magic around one shrub: modern witches see Witch Hazel as a means to keep negativity at bay and soothe a broken heart.

Properties

• Ingredients: Witch Hazel Water, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid
• INCI: Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid
• Supplier: Natural Heroes
• Use: As a toner and for preparing cosmetics and care products
• Content: 100 ml
• Substance: Liquid
• Origin: France
• Consistency: Watery
• Color: Transparent to Yellow
• Scent: Floral
• Soluble in: Water | Alcohol
• EWG score: 1 (Lower = better)
• 100% natural
• Vegetarian, Vegan, Cruelty-free, Organic
• Free from alcohol, (synthetic) perfume and free from preservatives
• Free from phthalates, parabens, mineral oils, nanoparticles, SLS, triclosan, talc, silicones, aluminum, Bisphenols (BPA), PEGs, DEA, TEA, MEA
  
• Shelf life: 12 months
  
• Download available safety data sheet on Natural Heroes
• Comes without further (oil) accessories