Organic Distilled Witch Hazel ~250ml~Skin Care Product

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Organic Distilled Witch Hazel

Hamamelis virginiana

‘All-natural skin care product’

(250ml)

Common name: Witch hazel

Botanical name: Hamamelis virginiana
Family: Hamamelidaceae (Hamamelis)

Part used: Bark, twigs, leaves

One of the widest used plant products in the world, organic distilled witch hazel is a medicine cabinet essential. The common name refers to the occult powers attributed to these plants, whose hazel-like branches were used as divining rods for water and gold. Organic distilled witch hazel is an extract from the witch hazel shrub which the Native Americans were all too familiar with, especially the Mohawk. It has been used in old traditions as a natural astringent, toner, cleanser, and anti-inflammatory.  It was adopted by settlers and listed in the U.S. Pharmacopoeia (1862-1916) and in the U.S. National Formulary (1916-55). The main constituents are bioflavonoids and tannins (medicinal chemicals - hamamelitannin and proanthocyanidins), though there is also a volatile oil and bitters. Externally the remedy is anti-inflammatory, soothing and cooling, and is very useful for any minor injury. It will ease bruises and swellings and will help staunch blood-flow from small wounds: it also allays the discomfort of varicose veins and haemorrhoids and so on.

Organic Distilled Witch Hazel:

·      Is indispensable for bruises and first aid.

• Is very cooling and astringent, and makes a wonderful wash for spotty skins, as well as a tightening, healing lotion on thread veins, varicose veins, haemorrhoids and mature complexions.
• Can also be applied to the skin for underlying problems such as cysts or tumours.
• It has antimicrobial properties, which makes it helpful for more serious skin problems.
• Can be used to moisten baby wipes.
• It’s a natural face toner.
• It’s effective for oily skin - It is a gentle astringent that cleans the skin, tightens pores and provides a refreshing, youthful feeling.
• It blends well with essential oils and acts as a good base. It can also be used in lotions and soaps.
• It’s popular as a shampoo rinse and aftershave.
• It is safe to use neat for bathing minor wounds and abrasions, or for soaking compresses and bandages.
• It can be used in place of some of the water in creams and lotions to add the soothing, astringent properties that it contains.
• It can be used straight to reduce redness of skin due to irritation or eczema.

Hemorrhoids and varicose veins: Ease the pain of hemorrhoids and varicose veins and shrink swollen tissues by applying chilled organic distilled witch hazel compresses several times daily to the affected area.

Wipe out redness (eyes): Saturate two cotton balls with organic distilled witch hazel, squeezing the excess out so it won’t drip. Put your feet up and place the cool, moist cotton balls over your closed eyelids, taking care not to get the liquid in your eyes. Rest for half an hour.

Insect bites, minor skin irritations: To cool and soothe the itching of insect bites and irritated skin, apply organic distilled witch hazel to the skin with cotton balls or a spray bottle.

Organic distilled witch hazel is beneficial in treating:

• Sore and sprained muscles/Swelling
• Eye and skin Inflammations
• Varicose veins
• Burns/Sunburn
• Rashes
• Insect bites and cuts/scrapes
• Hemorrhoids
• Acne
• Sore nipples
• Sore throat

Directions: Applly  directly (dabbed or sprayed ) to skin injuries, irritated skin, eye and skin inflammations of the skin, rashes, acne/spotty skin, locally inflamed swelling, burns/sunburn, bruises, insect bites, cuts/scrapes aching muscles/swelling, sore nipples, and varicose veins as often as needed. For hemorrhoids, it can be used after each bowel movement — up to six times a day. It can also be used to clean oily skin, remove make-up, or mixed with water for a relaxing footbath.

Caution: Organic distilled witch hazel should not be taken internally (for external use only), but an infusion of the leaves can be made to soothe digestive problems where irritation and mucus discharge is present. It should be taken 3 times daily. Store in a cool place away from direct sunlight.

Further Information:

• Tannins produced in the witch hazel shrub act on human tissue by causing it to shrink, which is just the thing when you have hemorrhoids.
• A cold compress of witch hazel will help ease a headache.
• In a 2002 German study, researchers found that a 90 percent distilled witch hazel extract demonstrated significant antimicrobial activity when applied to the skin.
• Cosmetically, organic distilled witch hazel is used as a facial skin freshener and astringent to reduce pore size, make-up remover, and to reduce bags under the eyes.

Bottle/Quantity Size (Plastic): 250ml

Suggested Retail Price: £9.99 / Your Price: Only £6.99

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