Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana)

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🌼 Quick Look: Exfoliate & Tone. 

💟 Benefits: An astringent and anti-bacterial treatment for skin to alleviate inflammation caused by acne and eczema. A popular topical remedy for inflamed and irritated skin (such as from acne and diaper rash), minor burns (including sunburn), insect bites, small wounds (to stop bleeding), bruises, swelling, and inflammation.

✅ Calms irritation and inflammation.
✅ Reduces pores and prevents acne.
✅ Removes oil from the skin to improve shine and minimize the appearance of pores.

💜 One study, in the European Journal of Pediatrics in 2007, noted that witch hazel ointment helped reduce minor skin irritations in children. Another in Dermatology found that an after-sun witch hazel lotion reduced skin inflammation after UV exposure better than other lotions.

🌿 Treatments: anti-aging, dry skin, oily skin, acne-prone

🌻 Best used as: Toner

💐 Best combined with: Rosehip Oil or extracts of your choice

⚠️ Caution: Not Applicable.

💲 Approximate Retail Price: $15.00 - $30.00 CAD

💲 1 oz. Price: $3.50 CAD