Witch Hazel is a natural astringent with cooling and soothing properties.
It makes a refreshing toner and skin cleanser, capable of removing makeup. Witch Hazel also has numerous first aid uses as it can be used to soothe skin irritations, bites, burns, bruises, cuts, sprains and minor scalds.
Distilled Witch Hazel is an astringent. It tightens the surface of the skin, and can also act to stop minor bleeding.