![]() Well-known skin care expert, Paula Begoun rates witch hazel as poor and says, "depending on the form of witch hazel, you’re exposing your skin either to a sensitizing amount of alcohol or to tannins, or both." This might be the case if you are dealing with an alcoholic witch hazel bark water or extract, but looking at CosIng (the official INCI name listing of the EU), witch hazel bark water or witch hazel bark extract are not listed ingredients. Witch Hazel Extracts can also be made in different ways: browsing Ulprospector, we could find hydroglycolic, hydroalcoholic and glicerine/water based extracts. Luckily, there are also alcohol-free distillates, so if you prefer no alcohol check the ingredient list carefully. Witch Hazel Distillate contains 14% added alcohol according to the USP specifications and alcohol is, at best drying, and at worst skin-damaging. Witch Hazel also contains tiny amounts of the essential oil and fragrance component eugenol, but the amount is so small that it's probably not significant for the skin.Īpart from the differences in active components in different parts of the Witch Hazel bush, the extraction methods also vary. The leaves contain hardly any tannins (0.04%) or catechins and contain a medium amount of gallic acid (compared to the bark and twigs). The twigs contain fewer catechins, less gallic acid, and much less hamamelitannin (4.77% vs 0.18%). The bark extract contains by far the most hamamelitannin and it has the most gallic acid and catechins. The main biologically active components in Witch Hazel are hamamelitannin (a potent astringent and antioxidant), catechins (anti-inflammatory and antioxidant) and gallic acid (antibacterial). So if you see only Witch Hazel Extract or Witch Hazel Water on the ingredient list, it's a bit hard to know what you're actually getting but we will try to summarize the possibilities to give an idea. The complication, however, is that different extracts and distillates can be made from different parts of the plant (bark, twigs, and leaves are typically used) and different extraction methods from different parts produce different results. Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract Purified Water, Ethanol, 1, 3-Butylene Glycol, Concentrated Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Gentian Extract, Wheat Germ Oil, Dl-Α-Tocopherol Acetate, Glycerin Fatty Acid Ester, Dipentaerythritol Fatty Acid Ester (1), Cetostearyl Alcohol, 2-Ethylhexyl Paramethoxycinnamate, Polyacrylic Acid Amide, Polyethylene Glycol 400, Poly Oxyethylene Lauryl Ether (7E.O.), Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monooleate (20E.O.Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate We promise a lower price point compared to your local drugstores, pharmacies, or supermarkets.Īre you a fan of Kose Sekkisei products? Please check out Kose Sekkisei for all quality Kose Sekkisei products at TofuSecret. TofuSecret guarantees a low price for this great Kose Sekkisei skincare item. ![]() – The highly emollient formula works effectively without irritating the skin or leaving a white residue ![]() ![]() – Consistent use guarantees long-lasting hydration with its Moisture Balance Polymer formulation that empowers the skin to maintain moisture – This whitening emulsion inhibits melanin production while preventing the development of dark spots, freckles, and rough patches caused by UV rays – The Medicated Sekkisei Emulsion is an all-in-one emulsion that works to deeply moisturize the skin and restore its ability to retain moisture
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