Ingredient

Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract

Low risk

FunctionAstringent

What it is — Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract (INCI: Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract) is an astringent, skin-conditioning botanical.

What it does — It is commonly used as witch hazel extract, a traditional astringent and soothing toner ingredient.

Typical use — It is common in toners and refreshing products, traditionally used for a tightened, freshened feel. Traditional toners have used astringent botanicals like this for a fresh, tightened feel.

Who it suits / good to know — Generally well tolerated. Astringent ingredients can feel drying to some skin if used heavily; balance with hydration. If your skin is already dry or tight, use astringent products sparingly.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: long history of safe topical use. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk — long history of safe topical use.
Cross-reference

Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 3 DHALIORA products

Hatherine Pore Melting Wide Shrinko Pack Hatherine Pore Melting Wide Shrinko PackScreening 9.2 Little Mermaid This Is Princess Cleansing Water Little Mermaid This Is Princess Cleansing WaterScreening 9.3 Tomywolf Black Bamboo Deep Pore Cleansing Serum Tomywolf Black Bamboo Deep Pore Cleansing SerumScreening 9.2
How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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