Witch hazel water, soothing the skin
The water witch hazel is an interesting and rarely used cosmetics, the antiseptic, astringent and clarifying properties. Very effective for oily skin as antiperspirants, in aftershave in tonics.
It ‘just the cosmetic use perhaps the most interesting. The Hamamelis or witch hazel, thanks to anti-inflammatory properties are applied in various forms on the skin to treat insect bites, Scottish solar urticaria of various kinds, as a disinfectant for minor cuts and abrasions, to clean, refresh and invigorate the skin, muscle swelling, hemorrhoids and anal irritation.
It has no contraindications or known interactions with other natural substances or chemicals and thus makes this a valuable basis for many natural cosmetics. The herbal products found in pharmacies or specialized.