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Ingredients 101: Decoding the goodness of “Witch Hazel”

By: Angela Lim

We know for a fact that there’s a good portion of you who love to do your research before purchasing a product, and that’s great! Being well informed and feeling the need to know what exactly goes into the products you use is a wonderful thing. So, read on, and understand what and why you would like to pick up a product that has Witch Hazel, promising you to achieve #skingoals.

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Try to block images of a green old crone with warts on her nose angrily waving a broomstick because Witch Hazel is far from the actual green goon – this cheery colored shrub is far from its namesake. It is chockfull of nutrients to nourish and protect your skin. Pale yellow in color, this shrub has been revered as the miracle siren for all things beauty, and here’s why:

  1. Witch Hazel is great for the treatment of pimples and acne.
  2. It tightens nasty pores.
  3. The ‘witch’ de-puffs your under eye area.
  4. It keeps wrinkles at bay.
  5. Also, it is a good cure for boils.
  6. Witch Hazel helps treat the damaged blood vessels and varicose veins.
  7. When you get razor burns and cuts, you can trust Witch Hazel to soothe.
  8. Got a Poison Ivy rash? Run to the Witch Hazel for treatment.
  9. Don’t worry about insect bites. This witch knows the right trick.
  10. Even skin diseases like psoriasis and dermatitis are scared of the Witch Hazel.
  11. This witch has the remedy to foot and nail infections.

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