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Top 5 Uses for Witch Hazel

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The Top 5 Reasons Why Witch Hazel Belongs in Every Household Medicine Cabinet

While many of you may have heard of witch hazel, how many of you actually know just how wide a variety of uses this product has? Witch hazel is an astringent medicinal plant that is highly versatile, and it can be utilized in many different ways. It can be used for things from skincare to ointment to teas, and it’s good for a whole host of remedies. Here at Essential Living, we want to educate people on just how great our products are, and today, I’m excited to share with you my favorite top 5 uses for witch hazel and why it should be in your medicine cabinet!

Prevents inflammation: Witch hazel has several properties (gallic acid, tannins, and antioxidants) that make it perfect for relieving inflammation. Topically applying witch hazel can be useful for chronic issues like eczema, acne, or psoriasis. It also can be used to treat other ailments caused by inflammation, such as hemorrhoids, sunburn, or bug bites, when applied topically.

Reduce skin irritation: Used topically, witch hazel is a great way to relieve skin irritation caused by things like scrapes or sensitive skin. It’s generally very gentle, so it makes it an ideal soother for sensitive or broken skin.
Soothe scalp sensitivity: This issue can be caused by a wide variety of things, but most can be resolved or minimized by using witch hazel. By doing a quick scalp rinse before washing your hair, or by adding witch hazel to your shampoo, you can alleviate many scalp annoyances. We will admit, though, that this is still being researched.
Protect your skin from damage: As we mentioned above, witch hazel has natural tannins in it. Tannins are a type of antioxidant that helps to protect your skin from the outside. This one is also still being researched, as early test-tube and animal studies have shown some very promising things about what this can become.

Stop bleeding: The astringent properties of witch hazel help constrict blood vessels and tighten skin. This helps small scrapes and cuts stop bleeding a bit faster so this makes witch hazel a great addition to any on the go travel medical kit!

Witch hazel is such a beneficial product, especially when you can find one that is truly all-natural, alcohol free and unscented. At Essential Living, we aim to make sure our products are top-tier in quality, so that you can rest easy knowing that your health is coming first!

BONUS!
DIY Recipe for Witch Hazel Makeup Remover

Even if you use organic and all-natural makeup, face wash alone usually cannot remove all of the makeup from your pores. This recipe is a great alternative to store-bought makeup removers. 

Ingredients:

3 TB Essential Living Witch Hazel

2 TB Olive Oil

Directions: Combine ingredients in an amber glass bottle. Remember to shake before each use. Apply makeup remover to a cotton round and use to remove makeup before washing your face.

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