Do you know witch hazel water? Probably not...
It's a shame, because this plant deserves to be known!
Very popular among people suffering from heavy legs or hemorrhoids, this plant is a remedy with multiple benefits.
It is indeed extremely effective when it comes to treating skin problems, blood circulation, varicose veins, etc.
So, if you haven't yet introduced this miracle product to your medicine cabinet, be sure to read the following.
Discover the 17 benefits of witch hazel water that no one knows about:
Before telling you why and how to use witch hazel, let's see in a few lines what it is.
Witch hazel, or "witch hazel", is a shrub originally from North America.
Its leaves and young stems have strong therapeutic powers.
Thanks to its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties, witch hazel treats, for example, very effectively disorders of the venous system.
Another appreciated virtue is that of being able to combat skin problems such as eczema, rosacea and other skin infections.
Witch hazel can be used alone or mixed with other substances to enhance its effects.
The liquid extract, mother tincture and the hydrosol of witch hazel can be ingested (unless it says it's for cosmetic use).
Witch Hazel Water is intended for exclusive external use (as a cream).
After having taken note of these few necessary information, let's see what witch hazel brings us concretely.
Whether you have normal skin or oily skin, witch hazel water tones and cleanses your face in depth.
This water contains antiseptic properties to purify the pores of the skin.
Just pour a few drops of floral water on a cotton ball and apply it all over your face, not forgetting the neck.
For example, you can do this in the evening after removing make-up.
Your skin is then well cleansed and totally invigorated.
Sebum secretion is a natural phenomenon.
But when the glands produce sebum in large quantities, it results in a shiny face with visible pores and blackheads.
Luckily, witch hazel is here to help.
This water will rebalance your epidermis , especially the fattier areas of the face such as the forehead, nose and chin.
Simply spray the witch hazel hydrosol morning and evening on well-cleansed skin to quickly see the effects.
Small point of vigilance nevertheless.
We often make the mistake of believing that because the skin is oily, it should not be moisturized.
False; a good moisturizer should still be used to rebalance.
Witch hazel is ideal for treating skin irritations, especially acne breakouts.
If you have too many pimples, use witch hazel floral water directly on the affected areas.
Spray on well-cleansed skin morning and evening.
Regardless of the areas you shave (chin, armpit, bikini line, legs...), the razor can sometimes cause severe irritation.
Well, witch hazel calms these inflammations and stops the possible appearance of ingrown hairs or small pimples.
All you have to do is soak a cotton ball in the floral water and apply it all over the irritated areas.
Before giving you the trick to relieve sunburn, it goes without saying that you must first do everything to avoid it!
But if the damage is done, you can count on witch hazel to help soothe sunburn.
Its anti-inflammatory benefits give you an immediate feeling of freshness and make redness disappear.
You just have to spray the floral water on the painful areas 2 to 3 times a day and you're done.
Bzzz... if you hear this sound right after seeing an insect take off from your arm, chances are you've been stung!
Then immediately apply witch hazel water to the pimple.
The soothing properties of this water reduce itching and the urge to scratch.
Spray the floral water on the itchy areas, where you have been bitten 2 to 3 times a day.
Have your calves brushed too closely against a clump of nettles or a poisonous plant?
Beyond the itching that this creates, significant allergic reactions can also emerge.
So if blisters or burns appear on your skin, apply a little witch hazel to deflate and relieve you.
The more the pores of the skin are dilated, the more likely it is that blackheads will appear!
Treat the so-called "T" area of your face (forehead, nose, chin) with witch hazel.
Why ? You will thus have a finer skin texture and tightened pores.
Witch hazel has properties called vasoconstrictor .
That is to say, it helps to narrow the blood vessels while giving them better elasticity.
This has the effect of reducing the redness of a tired or stressed face.
Its astringent and anti-inflammatory attributes also help stimulate microcirculation to reduce rosacea.
Spray the hydrosol or floral water directly on the face morning and evening.
Wait a few seconds for the product to dry.
If necessary, rub in with your fingers or pass a cotton ball (without rubbing) to remove the excess.
Note that the hydrosol can have a drying effect.
Stop or use floral water in this case.
Is your skin hyper-sensitive to various daily aggressions (household products, high temperature / too cold, etc.)?
Witch hazel helps you calm your skin.
Use the product morning and evening as a spray to soothe your sensitive skin.
Recent studies have proven that taking witch hazel hydrosol reduces skin aging.
Its antioxidant properties reduce wrinkles that appear with age.
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Eczema is a very common skin disorder that causes redness, scaling and irritation.
But the main concern is that having eczema itches a lot!
Witch hazel water helps calm eczema, especially atopic eczema very present in infants.
To do this, use the witch hazel hydrosol in lotion directly where there is eczema.
Its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties will effectively relieve redness and itching.
Apply witch hazel water as hair care or shampoo.
This prevents the appearance of scales responsible for dandruff.
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Feelings of heavy legs come from different causes.
Poor venous capital, poor blood circulation, hereditary problems...
Regardless of the origin, it is very annoying on a daily basis.
This is particularly a real problem for women; it is estimated that nearly 70% of them feel this pain!
Fortunately, witch hazel helps relieve the feeling of heavy legs.
Several recipes may apply.
Put 1 tablespoon of dried witch hazel leaves in a cup and add hot water.
Leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes covered and drink 1 to 3 cups a day between meals.
You can also mix your infusion with red vine, yarrow, horse chestnut or hazel leaves.
This even more fluidizes venous return and reduces pain .
Go to a herbalist and ask for these ready-made decoctions.
These cures are to be initiated over twenty days 2 to 3 times a year depending on the needs.
Finally, you can even make a dermal remedy.
Soak a strip of gauze with witch hazel hydrosol and place it on the painful area or spray directly on the area.
Having hemorrhoids is never pleasant...
It hurts and is very inconvenient on a daily basis.
To get rid of it, pour 1 teaspoon of witch hazel in a glass of water and drink the mixture 2-3 times a day.
You can also use the product directly on the skin.
Pour 50 to 100 ml of hydrosol in cold water then make a sitz bath with it.
Are you suffering from diarrhea that hurts your stomach a lot?
In a glass of water, pour 1 teaspoon of witch hazel hydrosol.
Drink this solution 1-3 times a day for up to 5 days.
If symptoms persist, see a doctor.
Do you tend to sweat a lot?
Even when you're not trying too hard?
Then witch hazel water is exactly what you need!
Why ? Because it regulates excess perspiration.
It works as well under the armpits as on all other parts of the body!
You can use it in addition to your deodorant...
...or spray areas with heavy perspiration.
Are you convinced of the benefits of witch hazel water?
You can find witch hazel water in all good herbalists, but also on the Internet for cheap.
I recommend this one that I use daily for my skin.
There are no known contraindications to witch hazel, especially when combined with medication.
The whole family can take it, even if we avoid giving it to infants.
Quite rarely, some allergic skin reactions may appear as well as a little difficult digestion in some.
Space out the doses or uses of witch hazel in these specific cases.
