What are the cons of witch hazel?

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asked Jun 17, 2022 in Body/Skin by heatedbutt (660 points)
What are the cons of witch hazel?

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answered Jun 18, 2022 by BEngle (2,140 points)
The cons of witch hazel is it contains alcohol which when applied to your skin can dry out your skin.

If you have dry skin then the witch hazel can make your skin even dryer.

Although witch hazel is good when used on your skin in moderation and in the recommended amounts but in excess the witch hazel can cause more harm than good to your skin.

Witch hazel has many benefits for skin, including relieving inflammation, tightening pores, and helping with razor bumps.

It may also help reduce acne, since it can cleanse your skin of excess oil.

However, witch hazel should not be used by people with dry or extremely sensitive skin since it can cause irritation.

Witch Hazel is an antibacterial and when applied to skin it can kill bacteria on the skin.

Witch hazel is often sourced for skincare solutions and topical treatments for pain.

While witch hazel can be used in sanitizing products or hand sanitizers, witch hazel is not meant to be used as a disinfectant.

The antibacterial activity observed in Witch Hazel is due to other molecules present, such as the phenolic compounds reported in witch hazel (gallic acid and catechins), which are known to have antibacterial activities.

Witch hazel is an astringent that is often used as a natural topical remedy.

It contains several compounds with potent anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties, which may be useful in treating a variety of conditions ranging from acne and scalp sensitivity to hemorrhoids.

Witch Hazel is defined as the following: “Witch Hazel Extract (Witch Hazel) is a clear, colorless distillate prepared from recently cut and partially dried dormant twigs of Hamamelis virginiana Linné,” containing natural oils and 14% Alcohol.

The witch hazel is a genus of flowering plants in the family Hamamelidaceae, with three species in North America, and one each in Japan and China.

The North American species are occasionally called winterbloom.

Some people apply witch hazel directly to the skin for itching, pain and swelling (inflammation), eye inflammation, skin injury, mucous membrane inflammation, vaginal dryness after menopause, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, bruises, insect bites, minor burns, acne, sensitive scalp, and other skin irritations.

Witch hazel has many benefits for skin, including relieving inflammation, tightening pores, and helping with razor bumps.

It may also help reduce acne, since it can cleanse your skin of excess oil.

However, witch hazel should not be used by people with dry or extremely sensitive skin since it can cause irritation.

If you use witch hazel in appropriate amounts, your risks are relatively minor.

But if you take high doses by mouth, it may cause kidney or liver damage.

Although witch hazel contains a known cancer-causing ingredient, there's likely no need for concern unless you regularly use high concentrations.

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