Dark Circles, Stretch Marks, And 10 Other Home Remedies You Can Make With Witch Hazel

Sep 10, 2018

Witch Hazel has been used for centuries as a medicinal herb and has major health benefits for your skin. Check out these simple life-hacks to keep you looking and feeling your best!

Witch Hazel is an often overlooked herb that we pass right by every time we go to the store. It's translucent and cheap. Most importantly it's a very beneficial herb that you can incorporate into your healthy lifestyle to help you with various issues. Witch Hazel is a plant that is found naturally growing all over North America, and Asia. It's been widely regarded as a medicinal plant for hundreds of years. What you find in the store is a processed and condensed version that's potently effective. If you don't have this amazing natural remedy in your cupboard, then you'll have no excuse to not to when you see these 12 valuable benefits.

Witch Hazel is full of tannin and natural oils that help relieve the causes of acne buildup. When applied to the skin it breaks up dead cells and cleans the area. It also works as a strong antibacterial and anti-fungal ointment to kill harmful germs. Don't spend time trying to treat your acne with expensive chemical products. Use this natural alternative instead!

Have you ever suffered from irritated skin after a bikini wax? One of the worst things you can do is apply body-lotion that can clog pores and make things worse. Witch hazel helps reduce inflammation and irritation after a wax without doing any further damage to your skin. Just apply it to the waxed area when you get home and relax!

Try adding a little witch Hazel to your scalp after long shower. It not only helps moisturize your hair, but it also reduces the amount of dandruff you experience afterwards. If you have any sore areas from excess dandruff or itching, then it can help keep the area clean from infections too.

Die-hard essential oil enthusiasts insist that adding Witch Hazel to your clothing and furniture can brighten your mood. It's stress reducing properties are not a scientifically provable benefit, but it can't hurt to give it a try. Just mix some Witch Hazel with peppermint oil, rosemary oil, or orange oil. Put it on everything!

Witch Hazel kills the smelly bacteria that causes body odors. You don't have to deal with the iconic deodorant marks on your clothing or harmful chemicals either. This herb dries quickly in it's refined form and leaves you smelling great all day.

Have you ever dyed your own hair at home and gotten those pesky coloring stains on your skin? Witch Hazel will make removing those stains a breeze. Just rub some onto the dyed patches of your neck and hands to see the magic happen. It's a lot better than using rubbing alcohol cleaners because it doesn't leave your skin dry.

Witch Hazel has properties similar to other over-the-counter skin toners. It helps to lighten the appearance of stretch marks to naturally reduce their appearances. Just put some Witch Hazel mixed with your favorite oils like coconut oils to improve its effectiveness. This can be really helpful for those who are trying to look their best after a pregnancy.

Most people use Aloe Vera lotions to soothe sunburn, but it's not really as effective as Witch Hazel. Witch Hazel is a complete solution to combating the harmful downside of ultraviolet rays when you are having your fun in the sun.

Rashes are a topical infection of the skin coupled with swelling inflammation that causes that uncomfortable sensation you feel. Witch Hazel reduces inflammation and gets rid of the swelling. It helps your body heal faster so you don't have to suffer with a rash as long. Keep in mind that Witch Hazel can be pretty powerful, so mix it with some fresh water to dilute it. It's also safe for children that have diaper rash if you want to treat your baby at home naturally.

Take some cotton application pads and dip them in a mixture of Witch Hazel And clean water. Let them sit in the fridge for a few minutes to become cool to the touch. Then you can apply the cotton under your eyes to bring down swelling and improve circulation after those late nights out. Look and feel refreshed in minutes.

Witch Hazel is a very safe alternative to harsher bad-breath treatments like hydrogen peroxide. Simply mix a few drops of peppermint or spearmint oil with 3 spoonfuls of water and a teaspoon of Witch Hazel. Gargle till your heart's content. It kills bacteria buildup from plaque and food. 

For people with sensitive skin an ingrown hair is nothing out of the ordinary. Witch Hazel can treat existing ingrown hairs and prevent them in the future. The anti-inflammatory aspects and antibacterial properties will give you great skin without irritating your sensitive areas. This is a great routine after shaving for men and women alike.

Witch Hazel can induce vomiting or nausea if you take it orally, so don't get any ideas about adding it to your morning cup of tea! If you use it for mouthwash just be sure not to swallow the same as if you were using any other mouth rinse. Other than that the world is your oyster! 

These 12 amazing effects of natural Witch Hazel are going to change your life Let us know if you have tried any of these remedies and pass these secrets on to your friends and loved ones!

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation with your doctor. Your health is important to us!