The potency of the Witch Hazel plant without alcohol
INCI: Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water extraction method: distillation.
Shelf Life: 3 years.
Country of origin: United States.
Description:
Alcohol-free witch hazel distillates (also known as witch hazel extracts) are clear, colorless botanical extracts made from the recently cut and partially dried dormant twigs of the Hamamelis virginiana Linn plant.
These distillates provide numerous benefits for skin and personal care applications. Alcohol Free Distillates are especially useful for applications that require the calming natural astringent characteristics of Witch Hazel, where the use of alcohol is not appropriate.
Such formulations could include those with limitations in:
Process parameters: high surfactant, multi-phase, or high temperature products.
Product performance: foamy products, body washes, mousses, creams.
Marketing claims include alcohol-free, sting-free, and sensitive skin formulas.
The most popular uses are for products where irritation or skin feel is of primary concern. Many customers specify distillates for treatment products including, anti-irritant products for sun care, wound care, children's sting free products and other products where skin sensitization is an issue.
Applications:
Sensitive Skin Formulations: Eye Creams/Gels/Serums, Shaving Creams
Alcohol Free Formulations: Toners, Cleansers
Treatment Products: Wound Care, Sun Care, Eye Care.
