2007-03-18 15:34:39 · 9 answers · asked by Jessica 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
Witch Hazel is a cooling topical astringent for various ailments including varicose veins, hemorrhoids, abrasions, bruises and other skin irritations. Also good for clearing up the redness from eczema and smoothing wrinkles. Relieves itching from insect bites & poison ivy. Helps dry out cold sores. But it is best to stay away from the commercially produced stuff you find in regulsr stores, Go to an herbal shop.
2007-03-19 07:01:27 · answer #1 · answered by Enchanted Gypsy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to Wikipedia, its a shrub. The bark and leaves are astringent; the extract, also referred to as witch hazel, is used medicinally. Extracts from its bark and leaves are used in aftershave lotions and lotions for treating bruises. Witch hazel is the active ingredient in many hemorrhoid medications.
Use it on your face as a toner to close pores.
2007-03-18 22:45:24 · answer #2 · answered by chillsister 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I developed hemorrhoids about 3 years ago because of the long hours spent working in my cubicle. My doctor tried to do everything in her power to help me, but unfortunately the medication didn't work. Surgery was out of the question! At that point, I was helpless, embarrassed and with almost no social life, so I've decided to try something else.
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2014-07-13 07:59:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i actually use witch hazel as a toner for my skin. works pretty good and is natural so even better for my skin eh?
2007-03-19 00:58:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is used for alot of stuff. One thing is that it is used in tattoo ink to to suspend the pigments, also to cleanse and refresh the skin
2007-03-18 22:52:19 · answer #5 · answered by aks_00 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a plant with an astringent sap used in topical cremes. (Shaving & hemmoroid cremes plus make-ups.)
2007-03-18 22:43:07 · answer #6 · answered by jcurrieii 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im pretty sure its a herb. you can get it as an extract too though. i think what it does is shrink the blood vessels whereever you put it topically. people use it for hemroids.
2007-03-18 22:39:25 · answer #7 · answered by beautifulbunny0286 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a cleanser. It purifies.
2007-03-18 22:37:42 · answer #8 · answered by Jaysgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its an antiseptic. i use it to clear my pores after removing my makeup.
2007-03-19 22:35:34 · answer #9 · answered by MiaDiva28 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋