Scientific Name: Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water Extract
Classification: Active ingredient of plant origin.
Balancing, purifying, soothing.
Tales from Nature
Witch hazel is a wild shrub that grows in temperate regions of North America and East Asia, with winding branches that can reach heights of 4-7 meters. It belongs to the family Hamamelidaceae. Its beneficial properties were already known to Native Americans who used it to treat wounds.
In the 1800s European settlers extracted distillate from the leaves for sun products irritations sun products on the skin and eyes caused by excessive sun exposure. Due to the presence in the leaves and bark of a special type of tannin (witch hazel), it is used in lotions and creams with a soothing and astringent action, for sensitive or reddened skin.
Benefits Skin
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Astringent and purifying action: the active constricts pores and deeply purifies the skin. It is effective in treating oily and impure skin.
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Sebaceous balance: regulates sebum secretion, promoting a lasting feeling of freshness. Helps manage oily dandruff.
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Relief and well-being: calms itching and skin redness. Demonstrates extreme gentleness even on the most sensitive areas.
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Vascular support: stimulates microcirculation and strengthens capillary walls.
Benefits Skin
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Soothing action: generates immediate soothing action that calms redness.
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Instant freshness: restores freshness to the face instantly.
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Astringent action: refines skin texture through astringent properties.
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Toning action: significantly increases skin tone.
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Illuminating action: makes the complexion even and radiant.
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Rebalancing action: promotes the balance of the skin microbiome, thanks to its dermoaffin profile.
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Regenerating action: maintains a healthy, firm and regenerated appearance after each application.
