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.pins-list{display:block}.ig .track .pin{display:none}}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"ig\" data-ing=\"hamamelis\" lang=\"en\" data-copy=\"Copy\" data-copied=\"Copied\">\n<nav class=\"crumbs wrap\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><ol>\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/\">Ingredient glossary<\/a><\/li><li aria-current=\"page\">Witch hazel<\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n<header class=\"wrap hero\" id=\"top\">\n  <div class=\"hero-copy\">\n    <h1 class=\"h1-long\">Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)<\/h1>\n    <p class=\"brief\">Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) provides tannin-rich extracts, declared in cosmetics as astringent, anti-sebum and skin conditioning agents<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a>. The data remain mostly lab data<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-5\">5<\/a>, with two trials on redness after UV exposure<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-6\">6<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a>. A contact allergy to the tincture is reported in people already sensitized<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"byline\"><span class=\"avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\">ME<\/span>\n      <span><strong>Mohamed El Hjouji<\/strong>Founder and CEO \u00b7 Updated <time datetime=\"2026-11-03\">November 3, 2026<\/time> \u00b7 Reading time 8 min<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"actions\">\n      <a class=\"btn\" href=\"#consultation\">Create a witch hazel product <span class=\"knob\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n      <a class=\"btn-ghost\" href=\"#recherche\">Read the studies<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <figure class=\"hero-photo\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/hamamelis-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/hamamelis-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-300x224.webp 300w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/hamamelis-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-441x329.webp 441w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/hamamelis-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-768x574.webp 768w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/hamamelis-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-990x740.webp 990w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/hamamelis-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-1024x765.webp 1024w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/hamamelis-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel.webp 1400w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/hamamelis-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width:900px) 92vw, 46vw\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1046\" alt=\"Dried witch hazel leaves and bark in macro view on a sage green ceramic surface\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"| Carmel Cosmetics Labs\"><\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"bar\" id=\"bar\"><div class=\"wrap bar-in\">\n  <nav aria-label=\"On this page\"><ul><li><a href=\"#identite\">Identity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#recherche\">Research<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#produits\">Products<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#comparatif\">Comparison<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq\">Questions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#plus\">Reading<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#sources\">Sources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n  <a class=\"btn sm\" href=\"#consultation\" tabindex=\"-1\">Create my product <span class=\"knob\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n  <span class=\"bar-prog\" id=\"prog\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"identite\" aria-labelledby=\"h-id\"><div class=\"wrap id-grid\">\n  <div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-id\">Witch hazel at a glance<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"lede\">Entry from our <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/\">cosmetic ingredient glossary<\/a>. Regulatory data from the European Commission's CosIng database<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a> and Regulation (EC) 1223\/2009<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-12\">12<\/a>. Copy the identifiers in one click for your files.<\/p><\/div>\n  <dl class=\"spec\"><div><dt>INCI name<\/dt><dd><span class=\"\">HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA EXTRACT<\/span><button class=\"copy\" type=\"button\" data-copy=\"HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA EXTRACT\" aria-label=\"Copy: INCI name\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M5 15V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8\"\/><\/svg>Copy<\/button><small>Whole plant extract<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a>. Also exists as LEAF EXTRACT (leaves), with the same CAS and EC numbers<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Other names<\/dt><dd>Virginian witch hazel, witch hazel, witch hazel water (distillate)<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>CAS number<\/dt><dd><span class=\"num\">84696-19-5<\/span><button class=\"copy\" type=\"button\" data-copy=\"84696-19-5\" aria-label=\"Copy: CAS number\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M5 15V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8\"\/><\/svg>Copy<\/button><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>EC number<\/dt><dd><span class=\"num\">283-637-9<\/span><button class=\"copy\" type=\"button\" data-copy=\"283-637-9\" aria-label=\"Copy: EC number\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M5 15V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8\"\/><\/svg>Copy<\/button><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Botanical origin<\/dt><dd>Hamamelis virginiana L., Hamamelidaceae<small>Whole plant extract for the main entry<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a>; leaf extract for the second<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a>. Bark and leaves contain phenols, flavonoids, catechins and tannins<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Compounds of interest<\/dt><dd>Tannins, hamamelitannin<small>Tannins, abundant in the bark and leaves<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a>, explain the traditional astringent effect<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-5\">5<\/a>. Hamamelitannin is the main bark component studied<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-5\">5<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>CosIng functions<\/dt><dd>Astringent, anti-sebum, skin conditioning<small>Functions declared for the whole plant extract<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a>. The leaf extract declares skin conditioning only<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Standardization<\/dt><dd>Varies by plant part and extraction<small>Leaf and bark differ: the bark inhibits collagenase and elastase in the lab, the leaf contains more flavonoids<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a>. The distillate (witch hazel water) is a different material from the extract<\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>EU status<\/dt><dd>No restriction<small>No annex listed in CosIng<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a>; no mention of Hamamelis in Annexes II and III of the consolidated text of 1 May 2025<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-12\">12<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Allergen to declare<\/dt><dd>Not listed<small>Absent from the fragrance allergen list of Regulation (EU) 2023\/1545<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-13\">13<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Safety<\/dt><dd>No CIR or SCCS assessment found<small>No CIR or SCCS expert opinion on the extract was found. A witch hazel tincture sensitized people already allergic to Asteraceae<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><\/dl><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec research\" id=\"recherche\" aria-labelledby=\"h-r\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <div class=\"r-head\"><div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-r\">What the research says<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"lede\">Each result shows the protocol and the level of evidence. The higher the level, the better the result carries over to a finished formula.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"r-tools\"><div class=\"seg\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Filter by area\" id=\"rfilter\"><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\" data-d=\"all\">All <span>9<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-d=\"visage\">Face <span>5<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-d=\"soleil\">After-sun <span>2<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-d=\"derm\">Safety <span>2<\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"legend\" aria-label=\"Levels of evidence\"><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot c\"><\/i>Clinical trial<\/span><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review or consensus<\/span><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot v\"><\/i>Laboratory<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"domain\" data-d=\"visage\"><h3>Face<span>Astringency and oily skin<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"finds\"><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Bark and leaves: antioxidants and matrix protection in skin cells<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot v\"><\/i>Laboratory<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>Leaf and bark extracts<\/span><span>Human fibroblasts and keratinocytes<\/span><span>Collagenase, hyaluronidase, elastase<\/span><\/div><p>Both extracts strongly reduce reactive oxygen species and pro-inflammatory cytokines. Only the bark extract clearly inhibits collagenase and elastase. Tannins dominate in both parts, the leaf adds flavonoids<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>A bark extract and its lead molecule, to qualify after passing through the microbiota<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot v\"><\/i>Laboratory<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>Aqueous bark extract, hamamelitannin<\/span><span>Skin microbiota ex vivo<\/span><span>Skin cells and Staphylococcus aureus<\/span><\/div><p>The extract and hamamelitannin support keratinocyte migration in a lab test; the minimum inhibitory concentration against S. aureus is 0.5 mg\/mL for the extract. But ellagic acid, the main metabolite formed by the skin microbiota, stimulates the release of inflammatory mediators by fibroblasts<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-5\">5<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>A witch hazel formula tested ex vivo<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot v\"><\/i>Laboratory<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>Formula based on witch hazel extracts<\/span><span>Ex vivo skin models<\/span><span>Cytokines, barrier markers, oxidative stress<\/span><\/div><p>The formula reduces IL-6 and IL-8, improves barrier markers (loricrin, transglutaminase-1) and lowers the markers of UV-induced oxidative stress. Study by a manufacturer on a complete formula: it does not say what the extract does alone<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-11\">11<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>A relatively weak antimicrobial activity<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot c\"><\/i>Clinical trial<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>90% witch hazel distillate and 5% urea<\/span><span>15 healthy volunteers, occlusion and extended flora test<\/span><\/div><p>The product shows significant antimicrobial activity in the extended flora test. Compared with chlorhexidine, that of witch hazel and urea remains relatively weak<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Many in vitro and in vivo studies, few clinical trials<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>2025 review<\/span><span>Bark and leaves<\/span><span>Cosmetic and dermatological use<\/span><\/div><p>The review reports antimicrobial, antioxidant and UV and pollution protection activities, verified in vitro, in vivo and in limited clinical trials<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class=\"domain\" data-d=\"soleil\"><h3>After-sun<span>Redness after UV<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"finds\"><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Lower redness after UVB with a 10% distillate lotion<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot c\"><\/i>Clinical trial<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>After-sun lotion with 10% witch hazel distillate<\/span><span>30 volunteers, controlled trial<\/span><span>Redness measured by chromametry after UVB<\/span><\/div><p>Redness decreases by about 20% at 7 h and 27% at 48 h with the witch hazel lotion, versus 11 to 15% with the other lotions: a significant difference<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-6\">6<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Three 10% lotions compared with references<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot c\"><\/i>Clinical trial<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>Lotions with 10% distillate from three suppliers<\/span><span>40 volunteers<\/span><span>UV erythema at 1.2, 1.4 and 1.7 MED, 48 h<\/span><\/div><p>One of the three lotions reduces redness clearly more than its vehicle at 1.4 MED; hydrocortisone remains the most effective. The authors retain the best distillate for after-sun use<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class=\"domain\" data-d=\"derm\"><h3>Safety and allergy<span>Reviews and cases<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"finds\"><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>A witch hazel tincture, an unexpected sensitizer in allergic people<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot c\"><\/i>Tolerance study<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>People allergic to Asteraceae (Compositae)<\/span><span>Tests with cosmetic and herbal products<\/span><\/div><p>Witch hazel tincture, like avocado oil, was detected as an unexpected sensitizer, among plant allergens mostly from the Asteraceae. The authors advise against topical use of herbal products by people allergic to this family<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>A common plant ingredient in facial wipes<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Label analysis<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>178 facial wipes<\/span><span>485 ingredients listed<\/span><\/div><p>Hamamelis virginiana appears in 10.7% of the wipes examined, among the plant-derived ingredients that can be allergenic. The study measures how often it is used, not cases of allergy<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-10\">10<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div>\n  <p class=\"frame\">This page summarizes published literature on a cosmetic ingredient. It does not describe the effect of a finished product, which depends on its formula, and it is not medical advice. Witch hazel is also a traditional remedy: only the cosmetic aspects are covered here. The data are mostly lab data, which is stated each time.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"sec products\" id=\"produits\" aria-labelledby=\"h-p\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <div class=\"p-head\"><div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-p\">Which products use witch hazel?<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"lede\">Our <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/\">white label catalog<\/a> includes 3 formulas with witch hazel, always as a supporting ingredient. Every category can be customized (formula, fragrance, packaging).<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"seg p-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Area\" id=\"ptabs\"><button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"pc-visage\" data-p=\"visage\">Face <span>2<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pc-corps\" data-p=\"corps\">Body <span>1<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"p-cols\" style=\"--pc:2\"><div class=\"p-col on\" id=\"pc-visage\" role=\"tabpanel\"><h3><span class=\"count num\">2<\/span>Face<\/h3><p>Supporting active in a mattifying green tea fluid and a saffron face scrub.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-scrubs\/\"><span>Face scrubs<\/span><span class=\"n\">1<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-creams\/\"><span>Face creams<\/span><span class=\"n\">1<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"p-col\" id=\"pc-corps\" role=\"tabpanel\"><h3><span class=\"count num\">1<\/span>Body<\/h3><p>Supporting active in a shea deodorant cream.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-shower-gels\/\"><span>Shower gels and soaps<\/span><span class=\"n\">1<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"pairs\"><p>In our formulas, it is most often paired with<\/p><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/glycolic-acid\/\">Glycolic acid <span class=\"num\">1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/lactic-acid\/\">Lactic acid <span class=\"num\">1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/salicylic-acid\/\">Salicylic acid <span class=\"num\">1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/allantoin\/\">Allantoin <span class=\"num\">1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/shea-butter\/\">Shea butter <span class=\"num\">1<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n  <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"comparatif\" aria-labelledby=\"h-cmp\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-cmp\">Witch hazel, green tea, niacinamide or centella asiatica?<\/h2><p class=\"lede\">Four ingredients often chosen for oily or sensitive skin. They do not exclude each other.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"seg c-pick\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Compare with\" id=\"cpick\"><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\" data-c=\"3\">Green tea<\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-c=\"4\">Niacinamide<\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-c=\"5\">Centella<\/button><\/div>\n  <div class=\"tbl-wrap\"><table class=\"cmp\" id=\"cmp\" data-c=\"3\"><colgroup><col><col class=\"me\"><col><col><col><\/colgroup>\n  <thead><tr><td><\/td><th scope=\"col\">Witch hazel<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Green tea<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Niacinamide<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Centella asiatica<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Main role<\/th><td>Astringent, anti-sebum<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><\/td><td>Antioxidant, astringent, tonic<\/td><td>Barrier, skin tone, shine<\/td><td>Soothing, hydration, comfort<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Formulation watch point<\/th><td>A tincture sensitized people allergic to Asteraceae<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a><\/td><td>Catechin content to specify<\/td><td>Stable, easy to formulate<\/td><td>Triterpene content varies by extract<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">EU regulation<\/th><td>No restriction<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-12\">12<\/a><\/td><td>No restriction<\/td><td>No restriction<\/td><td>No restriction<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"faq\" aria-labelledby=\"h-faq\"><div class=\"wrap faq-grid\">\n  <h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-faq\">Frequently asked questions about witch hazel<\/h2><div class=\"faq\"><details open><summary>What is witch hazel in cosmetics?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">It is an extract of Hamamelis virginiana, a tannin-rich shrub. It is declared as HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA EXTRACT (whole plant) or LEAF EXTRACT (leaves)<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a>. Witch hazel water is a distillate, a material distinct from the extract.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>What are the benefits of witch hazel for skin?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">CosIng recognizes astringent and anti-sebum functions<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a>. In the lab, its extracts protect skin cells against oxidative stress<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a>, and two trials measured lower redness after UV exposure with a 10% distillate lotion<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-6\">6<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a>. No trial covers the extract alone in a care product for oily skin.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Is witch hazel an astringent?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Yes: it is its CosIng function<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a>, linked to its richness in tannins<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-5\">5<\/a>. No study retained measures the astringent effect of the extract on human skin: it rests on the tannin composition.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>What percentage of witch hazel should you use?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">The trials on redness after UV use a 10% distillate<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-6\">6<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a>; a product with 90% distillate and 5% urea was also tested for its antimicrobial activity<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a>. No extract concentration is validated for oily skin care: the dose is set with the formulator.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>What can you pair witch hazel with?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">In our formulas, it appears with green tea in a mattifying fluid and a face scrub, and with lactic, glycolic and salicylic acids in a deodorant cream. The stability of the final formula is checked with lab tests.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Is witch hazel safe?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">No European restriction is listed in CosIng<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a>, but we found no CIR or SCCS assessment of the extract. A witch hazel tincture sensitized people already allergic to Asteraceae<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a>. A tolerance test on the final formula remains the rule.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can you manufacture a witch hazel fluid or scrub for my brand?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Yes. Our <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/iso-22716-certified-cosmetics-manufacturer\/\">ISO 22716 certified<\/a> lab offers 3 witch hazel formulas (mattifying fluid, face scrub, deodorant cream) that you can customize, or a <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/cosmetic-formulation-lab\/\">custom formula<\/a>. Samples are free.<\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"plus\" aria-labelledby=\"h-more\" style=\"padding-top:0\"><div class=\"wrap more-grid\">\n  <div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-more\">Further reading<\/h2><div class=\"hubs\"><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/\">Ingredient glossary<\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-creams\/\">White label face creams<\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/cosmetic-formulation-lab\/\">Cosmetic formulation lab<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n  <ul class=\"more-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/trending-cosmetic-ingredients-2026\/\"><span><strong>Top 10 trending cosmetic ingredients in 2026<\/strong><small>The actives to add to a white label range<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/natural-vs-synthetic-cosmetics\/\"><span><strong>Natural vs synthetic cosmetics: pros and cons<\/strong><small>A plant ingredient is not risk-free: both approaches compared<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec sources\" id=\"sources\" aria-labelledby=\"h-s\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-s\">Sources<\/h2><p class=\"lede\">Peer-reviewed studies and official regulatory sources, checked on November 3, 2026.<\/p>\n  <ol class=\"src\"><li id=\"src-1\"><span>European Commission. <em>CosIng, entry HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA EXTRACT<\/em> (CAS 84696-19-5, EC 283-637-9). <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing\/details\/96284\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-2\"><span>European Commission. <em>CosIng, entry HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA LEAF EXTRACT<\/em> (CAS 84696-19-5, EC 283-637-9). <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing\/details\/56500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-3\"><span>W\u00f3jciak M, Pacu\u0142a W, Sowa I, Feldo M, Graczyk F, Za\u0142uski D. <em>Hamamelis virginiana L. in Skin Care: A Review of Its Pharmacological Properties and Cosmetological Applications.<\/em> Molecules. 2025;30(13):2744. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/molecules30132744\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.3390\/molecules30132744<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-4\"><span>W\u00f3jciak M, Pacu\u0142a W, Tyszczuk-Rotko K, et al. <em>Comparative Analysis of Polyphenol-Rich Extracts from Hamamelis virginiana Leaves and Bark: ROS Scavenging and Anti-Inflammatory Effects on Skin Cells.<\/em> Molecules. 2025;30(17):3572. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/molecules30173572\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.3390\/molecules30173572<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-5\"><span>Skowro\u0144ska W, Paw\u0142owska KA, Obr\u0119bski M, Piwowarski JP, \u017by\u017cy\u0144ska-Granica B, Granica S. <em>Chemical composition, skin microbiota metabolism, antimicrobial potential and anti-inflammatory properties of witch hazel bark (Hamamelis virginiana L.).<\/em> J Ethnopharmacol. 2025;353(Pt B):120433. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.jep.2025.120433\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1016\/j.jep.2025.120433<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-6\"><span>Hughes-Formella BJ, Bohnsack K, Rippke F, et al. <em>Anti-inflammatory effect of hamamelis lotion in a UVB erythema test.<\/em> Dermatology. 1998;196(3):316-322. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1159\/000017904\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1159\/000017904<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-7\"><span>Hughes-Formella BJ, Filbry A, Gassmueller J, Rippke F. <em>Anti-inflammatory efficacy of topical preparations with 10% hamamelis distillate in a UV erythema test.<\/em> Skin Pharmacol Appl Skin Physiol. 2002;15(2):125-132. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1159\/000049400\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1159\/000049400<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-8\"><span>Gloor M, Reichling J, Wasik B, Holzgang HE. <em>Antiseptic effect of a topical dermatological formulation that contains Hamamelis distillate and urea.<\/em> Forsch Komplementarmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2002;9(3):153-159. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1159\/000064265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1159\/000064265<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-9\"><span>Paulsen E, Christensen LP, Andersen KE. <em>Cosmetics and herbal remedies with Compositae plant extracts - are they tolerated by Compositae-allergic patients?<\/em> Contact Dermatitis. 2008;58(1):15-23. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/j.1600-0536.2007.01250.x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1111\/j.1600-0536.2007.01250.x<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-10\"><span>Aschenbeck KA, Warshaw EM. <em>Allergenic Ingredients in Facial Wet Wipes.<\/em> Dermatitis. 2017;28(6):353-359. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/der.0000000000000268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1097\/der.0000000000000268<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-11\"><span>Liu X, Hage TW, Chen LC, et al. <em>Revealing the Therapeutic Potential: Investigating the Impact of a Novel Witch Hazel Formula on Anti-Inflammation and Antioxidation.<\/em> J Cosmet Dermatol. 2025;24(2):e16662. 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A product specialist will get back to you shortly.<\/div><\/div><noscript class=\"wpforms-error-noscript\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/noscript><div id=\"wpforms-error-noscript\" style=\"display: none;\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/div><div class=\"wpforms-field-container\"><div id=\"wpforms-28270-field_26-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-html\" data-field-type=\"html\" data-field-id=\"26\"><div id=\"wpforms-28270-field_26\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-28270-field_26-error\"><center>CONTACT INFORMATION<\/center><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-28270-field_8-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-name\" data-field-type=\"name\" data-field-id=\"8\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" aria-hidden=\"false\">Name <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><div class=\"wpforms-field-row wpforms-field-large\"><div 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