Witch hazel is not the same as hydrogen peroxide and they are two different things.
Witch hazel is an extract from the Weak Hazel shrub and is an astringent which means that it dries your skin and tightens it and hydrogen peroxide is a highly reactive chemical that contains the elements of oxygen and hydrogen.
Pure hydrogen peroxide is actually a colorless liquid but is sold as solutions in water, containing up to 33 to 37 percent pure hydrogen peroxide and other additives to stop it from decomposing.
Witch hazel is an astringent that has anti-inflammatory properties.
Witch hazel is made from parts of the witch hazel plant.
When used in a water-based solution or as an ingredient in skincare products, witch hazel can help soothe minor skin problems, such as acne, bug bites, and hemorrhoids.
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.