Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
goodie
Also-called-like-this: Witch Hazel Leaf Extract
What-it-does:
soothing,
antimicrobial/antibacterial,
astringent
Details
The extract created from the leaves of the hazelnut-bush-like-magic-tree, commonly called Witch Hazel. We have gone into detail about Witch Hazel in cosmetic products here (it's astringent, soothing, antioxidant and antibacterial), but the important part to know about the leaves is that they contain much, much less active components than the bark. In fact, it contains hardly any tannins (only 0.04%) and the most active component in the leaves is the antibacterial gallic acid.
Too many tannins can be very astringent and irritating to the skin, so this is not necessarily a bad thing. Even the small amount of active components in the leaves seem to give it nice soothing, astringent, and antibacterial properties.
Show me some proof
- Wang, Huafu, Gordon J. Provan, and Keith Helliwell. "Determination of hamamelitannin, catechins and gallic acid in witch hazel bark, twig and leaf by HPLC." Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis 33.4 (2003): 539-544.
Products with Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
APLB Derma Recipe 45% Cleansing Foam
Goodal Ampoule Mist Witch Hazel
Needs Face Sabonete Gel
Sway Repair Tonic (cucumber) – Balancing Face Toner
1STLY Skincare AHA + BHA Exfoliating Serum
Alpha-H Clear Skin Hydrator
Aqua plus series Soothing-purifying Toner
Divine Derriere Glycolic Acid 20% Resurfacing Pads
Elizabeth Grant Wonder Effect Toner
Elizabeth Grant Wonder Effect Toner
Glow Lab Facial Toner
Ole Henriksen balancing cucumber face mist
Proven SkinCare Hola’S Custom Cleanser
Trilogy Purifying Cleansing Toner
doa kozmetik Cadı Fındığı Tonik
innisfree Intensive Long-lasting Sunscreen Ex SPF50+ Pa++++
kskin Revitalizing Toner
the Aubree Botanical Witch Hazel Toner
Art Naturals Enhanced Vitamin C Serum
Bliss What A Melon Replenishing Watermelon Toner
ELAN DASH Skin Barrier Intensive Moisture Serum
EXEL Herbal Purifying And Toning Lotion
Elementlabs Ultra Bright Facial Serum Vitamin C
Enzborn Aloe Vera Premium Gel
LOLI Blue Cornflower Tonic
Las Rishis Tonico Ruchbah Piel Grasa
Lidherma Hierbas
LuvrePro Gel Concentrado Hidratación Extrema
LuvrePro Serum Hialurónico Ultra Hidratante
Main St Apothecary Ultra Bright Vitamin C Face Serum
Manilla Sebum Regulator Serum
Mario Badescu Witch Hazel And Rosewater Toner
Mario Badescu Witch Hazel Toner
Perfect O Astringent Plus
Petitfee Koelf Madecassoside Clarifying Body Spray
Pixi Glow Tonic Facial Toner
Pond's Oil Control
Puca Pure & Care 2% BHA PEELING Serum
Salcura Antiac Daily Face Wash
The Glow Factor Rosé Toner
Yes To Cucumbers Calming Toner
Ziaja Pro Pore Tightening Mask
nelly DEVUYST Peaux Grasses
skinsolve Anti-Aging Vitamin C Serum
ALEX COSMETIC Herbal Super Lotion
AMI IYÖK Hibistonic
Bassa Hydrin Hyaluronic Crema Día
Cemoy The Toner
Differin Pore Minimizing Toner
Dr Dennis Gross Professional Grade Resurfacing Liquid Peel Step 1