Witch hazel (whitch has the species name Hamamelis virginiana), a type of plant native to North America, is a member of the Hamamelidaceae plant family. Sometimes also called winterbloom, the virginiana bark and leaves are used to make a skin-healing astringent that’s capable of naturally reducing acne, blisters, insect bites, poison ivy, inflammation and much more.
Witch hazel has been used for centuries to naturally help treat and prevent:
acne
skin sores
bruises
redness and swelling
ingrown hairs
psoriasis or eczema
oily skin
excess sweating
varicose veins
cracked or blistered skin
insect bites
poison ivy
irritated scalp
sunburn and melanoma
razor burn
mucous membrane inflammation
hemorrhoids
allergic reactions