2006-06-24 05:33:29 · 4 answers · asked by rn491964 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Encyclopedia: Witch Hazel (astringent) Source:Wikipedia
Witch Hazel is an astringent produced from the leaves and bark of the North American shrub, Witch-hazel. Witch Hazel is mainly used externally on sores, bruises and swelling. The main constituents of the extract include tannin, gallic acid, catechins, proanthocyanins, flavonoids ... It has been known to cure everything from hemmoroids to cold sores. It's a natural product and that's why it has so many uses. I use it ALL THE TIME. It was a product that was forever in my house growing up and I still use it today. It's nature's best cure for everything.
2006-06-24 05:42:43 · answer #1 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
witch hazel is an astringent. It is good for cleansing the skin without removing the natural oils. It is soothing for sun burn. For sore puffy eyes, dip cotton balls in witch hazel and place them over your eye lids. Very soothing. I do not know where the name comes from.
2006-06-24 05:39:44 · answer #2 · answered by ValleyViolet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a natural astringent made from the witch hazel plant...it takes oil and dirt off the skin and is a natural bacteria fighting substance...used a lot after tweezing or waxing to sanitize the area that has been damaged by ripping out the hair...
2006-06-24 05:36:39 · answer #3 · answered by joan10950 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are talking about eyes: Hazel are eyes that are brown with green, but i dont know why they call it hazel
2006-06-24 05:37:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋