Should you add this old-school beauty ingredient to your skincare routine?
renowned for her encyclopaedic knowledge of skincare ingredients, believes otherwise.
Here, we take a closer look at the famed spot weapon and reveal whether it’s really worth making space in your skincare routine for.The ingredient comes from the Hamamelis virginiana – a plant with fragrant yellow flowers found in North America and Asia. Dubbed a ‘magic water’, the liquid is typically made by boiling up the bark and leaves then distilling the mixture.What is witch hazel used for?
Since it’s often hailed as a cure for spots you’ll also find it in many blemish-zapping skincare lines within face washes, spot creams or quick cleansing pads or face wipes.The most significant benefit of witch hazel is its ability to reduce excess oil. A quick swipe will immediately – albeit temporarily – stop greasiness in its tracks. As a result, enlarged pores can also appear smaller.
tackling dandruff or limp, greasy locks. They also work to minimise puffiness caused by fluid retention under the eyes.Super-oily skin will benefit most from the de-greasing benefits of witch hazel which is why it’s especially common in products aimed at teenage skin, when oil production tends to be sky-high.
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