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Essentially Natural Witch Hazel Glycerite (Hamamelis Virginiana Extract)

Essentially Natural Witch Hazel Glycerite (Hamamelis Virginiana Extract)

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Witch Hazel Glycerite is a gentle, alcohol-free botanical extract made from witch hazel leaf (Hamamelis virginiana) in a base of vegetable glycerine and purified water. It offers a fresh, clean feel with mild astringency that suits toners, mists, and spot-care style formulas without the dryness that can come with alcohol-based witch hazel products. This water-soluble glycerite is easy to use in beginner-friendly, water-phase skincare.

This product is certified: Food Safe.

  • Botanical Name: Hamamelis virginiana
  • Plant Part: Leaf
  • Extract Type: Glycerite (alcohol-free)
  • Solubility: Water-soluble
  • Skin Feel: Fresh, clean, mildly astringent
  • Typical Use Levels: 1% to 5% leave-on, 1% to 10% rinse-off
  • Best Working pH: 4.5 to 6.5
  • Ingredients: Vegetable Glycerine (palm-free), Purified Water, Witch Hazel Leaf Extract
  • Country Of Origin: Varies by batch
  • Size Options: 20ml or 50ml
  • Everyday facial toners and hydrating sprays
  • Post-cleanse mists for a refreshed feel
  • After-shave splashes and post-wax soothing gels
  • Clarifying but gentle cleansers
  • Spot-care style gels where a cleaner, more refined skin feel is desired

    This product is suitable for:

  • Oily or combination skincare routines that want a gentle toning feel
  • Blemish-prone routines that prefer alcohol-free water-phase botanicals
  • Skin that prefers a fresher finish without harshness
  • DIY formulators wanting an easy, water-soluble witch hazel alternative
  • This product is not:

  • A witch hazel distillate
  • A finished skincare product intended to be used as-is
  • An essential oil
  • As a Water-Phase Add-In: Add to the water phase at room temperature and mix well.
  • Typical Use Level For Leave-On Products: 1% to 5%.
  • Typical Use Level For Rinse-Off Products: 1% to 10%.
  • Processing Tip: Works best when your finished formula is in the pH range of 4.5 to 6.5, so check and adjust final pH if needed.
  • For external use only
  • Patch test before first use
  • Discontinue use if irritation occurs
  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
  • Store sealed, cool and out of direct sunlight
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets

Q: Is this the same as traditional witch hazel?
A: This is a glycerite made from witch hazel leaf in vegetable glycerine and water, rather than an alcohol-based witch hazel distillate.

Q: Will it feel drying like some witch hazel toners?
A: It is designed to give a mild toning feel without alcohol, which many people find more comfortable in daily-use formulas.

Q: Can I use it in a facial mist?
A: Yes, it is water-soluble and works well in toners and mist-style formulas within the typical usage range.

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