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
Goodal Ampoule Mist Witch Hazel
Needs Face Sabonete Gel
Alpha-H Clear Skin Hydrator
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
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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
Las Rishis Tonico Ruchbah Piel Grasa
Lidherma Hierbas
LuvrePro Gel Concentrado Hidratación Extrema
LuvrePro Serum Hialurónico Ultra Hidratante
Mario Badescu Witch Hazel And Rosewater Toner
Mario Badescu Witch Hazel Toner
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
Yes To Cucumbers Calming Toner
nelly DEVUYST Peaux Grasses
skinsolve Anti-Aging Vitamin C Serum
ALEX COSMETIC Herbal Super Lotion
Bassa Hydrin Hyaluronic Crema Día
Cemoy The Toner
Differin Pore Minimizing Toner
Dr Dennis Gross Professional Grade Resurfacing Liquid Peel Step 1
Health & Beauty Dead Sea Minerals Micellar Cleansing Gel 3 In 1 Face Eyes Lips
Hidramais Fluido De Limpeza Purificante
Lumin Touchless Hydration Face Mist
Luxcrime Aurora Serum
Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleansing Lotion
Mineral botanica Acne Care Toner
Puca Pure & Care Witch Hazel Serum
Seytu Exfoliante Facial
So Fresh So Clean Bubbly Baking Soda Cleansing Wipes
vegetable beauty Iluminating Eye Serum
2Sol Sunhan Salgyeolsu Water Toner
Alpyn Beauty Plantgenius® Creamy Bubbling Cleanser With Fruit Enzymes & Ahas
AlumierMD Neck & Décolleté Firming Cream