Witch hazel, including flowers and leaves, has many useful properties, so the plant extract is a real medicine. Most often the plant is called "witch hazel". It is very popular as a raw material for the creation of funds used in cosmetology and medicine.
Properties of witch hazel extract
The plant is saturated with tannins, acids, glucose, tannins and flavonoids - this all provides bactericidal and astringent action. It also has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect. The elements in the composition contribute to strengthening the vessels, toning the skin, reducing swelling and reducing the secretion of the sebaceous glands.
The extract of this plant is also considered effective for fighting inflammation, burns, insect bites and various skin problems. Due to the regenerating and antioxidant properties, it is often used to care for mature epidermis.
Using witch hazel extract in cosmetology for skin
The plant has many useful actions that positively affect the skin:
- Cleansing. The extract helps to reduce pores, refresh, and also perfectly regulates the sebum secretion. He effectively fights against seborrhea.
- Anti-aging. The remedies containing witch hazel, moisturize and soften the epidermis, eliminating peeling. Promote microcirculation, improving color.
- Anti-inflammatory. The extract has strong antifungal and antibacterial properties. It is considered one of the most useful in any inflammatory process, and is simply indispensable for acne, abscesses, dermatitis .
- Healing. The plant is endowed with strong antioxidant properties, which helps protect the skin from ultraviolet rays, soothes it after thermal burns, stimulates tightening of cracks.
- Firming. Activates the outflow of excess fluid from the body, which helps to get rid of puffiness, strengthen the vessels.
There are many recipes in which the extract of this plant is used. The most popular is a remedy for combating acne .
Recipe mask with an oil extract of witch hazel against acne
Ingredients:
- pure water - 50 ml;
- gel aloe vera - 5 ml;
- extract of St. John's wort - 5 ml;
- Stevia extract - 5 ml;
- extract of spray - 5 ml;
- hamamelis extract - 5 ml;
- furatsilin - 10 ml;
- panthenol - 5 ml.
Preparation and use
All components must be at room temperature. They mix thoroughly. The result is a thick mass. The problematic place is well washed out, after which the medicine is applied and left for half an hour. It is washed off. The procedure is held every two days.