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.
Key properties
- 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
What it’s used for
- 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
Who it’s 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
- A witch hazel distillate
- A finished skincare product intended to be used as-is
- An essential oil
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How to use
- 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.
Safety instructions
- 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
Faqs
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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