Witch Hazel for Skincare – Better Nutrition

Want the ultimate in clean skin? Just a simple swipe or spray of toner removes any last traces of dirt and impurities stuck in your pores after you wash while also killing bacteria that can live within the pores. Toning balances the skin’s pH level, which makes it less prone to irritation, reduces acne and blackheads, prevents ingrown hairs, and evens skin tone. Toning also shrinks pores, refreshes, hydrates, and prepares skin for a serum or moisturizer.

The time-honored medicinal plant witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) continues to be the standard ingredient in many toners. Native to North America, witch hazel was used by indigenous tribes to fight swelling, sores, and infections. The bark and leaves of the witch hazel plant contain antioxidant polyphenols and tannins that are used to make this skin-healing astringent. Plus, witch hazel is high in proanthocyanidins that have antiviral effects.

Witch hazel offers benefits over other beauty ingredients because it’s completely natural and free of environmental pollutants, irritating ingredients, fake fragrances, and other contaminants. “It’s the power in all of our toner products,” says Bryan Jackowitz, president of Humphreys Witch Hazel Skincare. “The natural botanical power of certified organic witch hazel effectively removes excess oils and impurities in a natural way, without using artificial ingredients like salicylic acid, high levels of denatured alcohols, alpha or beta hydroxy acids, or benzoyl peroxide. In addition to cleansing and toning, witch hazel helps to soothe skin irritations due to environmental exposure or use of harsh skincare products. Another beauty use and makeup artist secret is to use witch hazel toner to reduce under-eye puffiness and to set makeup after application.”