Witch Hazel Extract – 14% Alcohol

Cooling • Toning • Clarifying & Refreshing

Simple, versatile, and naturally refreshing, Dreaming Earth Botanicals’ Witch Hazel Extract is a classic botanical ingredient for facial toners, cleansers, body sprays, compresses, and DIY skincare formulations. Derived from Hamamelis virginiana and preserved with 14% natural grain alcohol, this USP-grade Witch Hazel provides the characteristic toning and astringent qualities that have made Witch Hazel a skincare staple for generations.

Its clean, cooling feel makes it especially appealing for oily, combination, and blemish-prone skin, while its botanical tannins and other naturally occurring compounds make it a useful addition to formulations designed to leave skin feeling refreshed, balanced, and toned.

Product Details

Botanical Name: Hamamelis virginiana

Common Name: Witch Hazel

Origin: USA

Standard: USP (United States Pharmacopeia)

Witch Hazel Content: 86%

Alcohol Content: 14% Natural Grain Alcohol

Type: Botanical Extract / Distillate

Aroma: Mild • Clean • Characteristically Botanical

Texture: Lightweight • Water-Like

Skin Feel: Cooling • Refreshing • Toning

Key Natural Constituents

Witch Hazel preparations are associated with naturally occurring botanical compounds that may include:

Tannins • Flavonoids • Phenolic Compounds • Gallic Acid Derivatives • Naturally Occurring Aromatic Compounds

These compounds contribute to Witch Hazel's traditional reputation as an astringent and toning botanical.

Because the composition of a finished Witch Hazel extract depends heavily on the method of manufacture, the concentration of individual botanical constituents can vary.

Description & Uses

Witch Hazel has been used in traditional botanical preparations for generations and remains one of the most recognizable ingredients in natural skincare. Its refreshing, lightly astringent character makes it particularly useful in formulations designed to cleanse, tone, and freshen the skin without leaving behind a heavy or oily residue.

For oily and combination skin, Witch Hazel is commonly incorporated into facial toners and cleansers to help remove excess surface oil and leave the complexion feeling clean and refreshed. Its toning character also makes it a popular ingredient in skincare routines for blemish-prone skin.

Witch Hazel is equally useful beyond facial care. Its cooling sensation makes it a versatile ingredient for after-sun preparations, post-shave products, body sprays, compresses, and other botanical body-care formulations.

With 14% natural grain alcohol, this formula provides the functional benefits of an alcohol-containing Witch Hazel preparation while remaining an easy-to-use ingredient for a wide variety of personal-care applications.

Traditional Uses: facial toning, oily-skin care, blemish-prone skincare, cleansing preparations, post-shave care, cooling body products, after-sun formulations, compresses, body sprays, and DIY botanical skincare.

Why You'll Love It

Classic Botanical Toner

Witch Hazel's naturally astringent character helps leave skin feeling clean, refreshed, and toned.

Excellent for Oily & Combination Skin

Its lightweight, non-oily texture makes it particularly well suited to skincare formulations for oily and combination complexions.

Refreshing & Cooling

Ideal for products intended to provide a fresh, cooling sensation after warm weather, exercise, shaving, or time outdoors.

Only 14% Alcohol

Contains 14% natural grain alcohol and 86% Witch Hazel preparation for a straightforward, versatile botanical ingredient.

Incredibly Versatile

Use it in facial toners, cleansers, body sprays, after-shave preparations, compresses, scalp products, and countless DIY skincare formulations.

Ways to Use Witch Hazel

Facial Toner

Apply a small amount to a reusable cotton pad and gently sweep over clean skin, avoiding the eye area.

Follow with your favorite facial oil or moisturizer as desired.

Custom Botanical Toner

Use Witch Hazel as a base for a customized facial toner. It pairs especially well with appropriately formulated botanical ingredients such as Rose, Lavender, Geranium, or Neroli Hydrosol.

Post-Shave Toner

Apply lightly to intact skin following shaving for a fresh, clean-feeling finish.

Avoid freshly nicked, cut, or significantly irritated skin.

Cooling Body Spray

Incorporate Witch Hazel into a properly formulated botanical body mist for a light, refreshing skin-care ritual.

Facial Cleanser

Use alone as a light cleansing step or incorporate into appropriately formulated facial-cleansing products.

Compress

Saturate a clean cloth or cotton pad with Witch Hazel and apply briefly to intact skin for a cooling botanical compress.

DIY Skincare Formulations

Incorporate Witch Hazel into:

• Facial toners

• Facial cleansers

• Body sprays

• After-shave products

• Scalp sprays

• After-sun formulations

• Cooling compresses

• Botanical skincare preparations

Perfect For

• Oily and combination skin

• Blemish-prone skincare routines

• Facial toners

• Natural cleansing routines

• Mature-skin toning products

• Post-shave care

• Cooling body products

• After-sun formulations

• Scalp-care products

• DIY botanical skincare

• Hydrosol-based formulations

Formulation Note

Witch Hazel is a water-based botanical ingredient. If combining it with essential oils, carrier oils, or other oil-soluble ingredients, an appropriate solubilizer, emulsifier, and/or preservative system may be required, depending on the formulation.

Essential oils should not simply be added directly to Witch Hazel and assumed to be safely dispersed. Always formulate according to appropriate cosmetic formulation practices.

Storage

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from excessive heat and direct sunlight. Keep the container closed when not in use to minimize evaporation of the alcohol and maintain product quality.

Cautions

For external use only. Do not ingest.

Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use in or immediately around the eyes.

Avoid applying to open wounds, significantly broken skin, or severely irritated areas.

Because this product contains 14% alcohol, it may feel drying or irritating to some skin types, particularly very dry, sensitive, or compromised skin. Patch test before first use and discontinue use if irritation occurs.

Use particular care when incorporating Witch Hazel into products intended for infants or very young children. Consult an appropriate healthcare professional before using botanical preparations on persistent diaper-area irritation or other significant skin concerns.

Keep out of reach of children.

Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice or consultation with a qualified healthcare provider. Dreaming Earth Botanicals is not responsible for any adverse effects resulting from the use or misuse of our products.