Witch Hazel Is A Blessing For Your Complexion

Witch hazel is composed of antioxidants and astringent substances which can help to slow down the process of aging and remove bacteria that exist on our skin. It prevents skin cancer by not letting the cells be destroyed. They contain tannins (they help in reducing the unnecessary oil from your skin) and polyphenols.

Here is a list of reasons why you should include witch hazel in your beauty routine.

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  It has healing powers

Witch hazel is good for treating bruises and small cuts. They accelerate the healing process. If you have a bruise on your face, it’s indicated to put on witch hazel three times per day.

• Fresh face & eyes

Find a spray bottle and add witch hazel in it. Use it if you’re feeling exhausted. Besides that it revitalizes your face, it also eliminates the oil and the dirt.

If your eyes show signs of tiredness, then witch hazel might help you. Put a piece of material in witch hazel and cold water, and then put it on your closed eyes.

• Treats your sunburn

If you got a sunburn, don’t worry! Apply witch hazel on the wound with gentle motions. It fights against flaking and skin peeling.

• Reduces damage from sun exposure and slows down the process of aging

Due to its properties (tannins and polyphenols), witch hazel prevents the skin from cancer or melanoma. If you like to sunbathe, you should also try witch hazel because it reduces the signs of aging and it’s good for scars, redness, and dryness, loss of elasticity or discoloration (all caused by exposure to the sun).

• Protection for lips, gums, and inner cheeks

You can combine it with coconut oil if you want an efficient result. It’s indicated to use it within your mouth to heal bleeding, sores, infections. It’s also good for the blisters on gums, lips or inner cheeks.

• A solution for acne

Every girl has confronted with acne at least once in their life. Witch hazel has the ability to clean and heal your face from all the scars produced by acne. It decreases redness, inflammation, and oil.

• Nourishes dry skin

Witch hazel also has moisturizing properties which are good for the persons who have dry skin. You should try it in the winter time.

• Calms and prevents razor burns

Witch hazel has so many properties that it’s no wonder that it’s also good against inflammations. If you get any bumps after you have shaved, you can try to put on witch hazel in order to ease the pain caused by the razor burn.

• Treat Eczema

If you’re experiencing eczema and you have the following symptoms: burning, scaling or redness, then witch hazel may help you. You can put it on your wounds twice a day.

• Refresh your eyes

If you have puffy eyes or dark circles under your eyes, put on cotton ball that has been previously soaked in witch hazel.