KOBASHI WITCH HAZEL Hydrolat (Aqua)
QUALITIES: The properties of the leaves and bark are similar, astringent, tonic, sedative, valuable in skin care first aid remedies.
SOURCE: extraction from the fresh leaves and young twigs: alcohol 14%
Natural Witch hazel extract is an astringent. To use wet a cotton ball or pad and wipe skin.
The Witch-hazel does not come with a spray top. It has never had one, as it is poured into hand to use. Witchhazel is an astringent wipe off product; used for cleaning problem oily skin. In our opinion it is not for spraying and leaving on the skin.
Used medicinally by the North American Indians as poultices for bruises and inflammatory swellings. It was adopted by the early settlers and was listed in the U.S Pharmacopoeia (1862 – 1916) and the National Formulary (1916 -1955) Traditionally used to stem bleeding. Soothing on insect bites and stings.
Witch Hazel may need to be diluted when applied to the skin if you are sensitive. Soothing and mildly antiseptic.
Witch Hazel due to it’s alcohol content has a long shelf life.
