Description Witch Hazel (Hamamelis) Floral Water is used in skin care to rebalance oiliness whilst firming and smoothing the skin. Its strong anti-oxidant and gentle astringent properties make this floral water ideal for balancing combination and oily skins. Witch hazel hydrosol is useful in fighting acne. It has been recommended for psoriasis, eczema, aftershave applications, cracked or blistered skin, for treating insect bites, poison ivy and as the treatment of choice for varicose veins and hemorrhoids. Witch hazel is also known to help with speeding the healing of cold sores with several daily applications. Witch hazel is also traditionally known as a good first reaction against shaving cuts and abrasions for men and is also recommended by the Doctors Book of Home Remedies as effective for sunburns. Some people have found it to be an effective cure for athlete’s foot.
