Witch Hazel for Skin: Soothing Secrets from the Old Days
Becoming Natural · Penelope Sampler
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Show Notes
Read the full episode + resources here:
https://becomingnatural.com/witch-hazel-skin-benefits/
In this episode, Penny walks us through the gentle power and rich history of witch hazel for skin:
- 🌿 Roots in creation: Why Native American wisdom and colonial pharmacy both called on this shrub
- 🔬 Botanical brilliance: How tannins, flavonoids, and adaptable extracts soothe, protect, and tone
- 🧴 Which type for what: Choosing between alcohol‑based, glycerin‑based, or potent pure extracts
- 📝 DIY healing: Easy recipes—toners, wipes, sun‑burn compresses, and bug‑bite relief
- 🙏 Real guidance: Safety considerations, FAQs, and a faith-filled reflection grounded in Psalm 104:14
Grab your tea and stick around for practical healing and soul-filling grace.
Products Mentioned:
🛒 Dickinson's Witch Hazel-Alcohol Free
🛒Dickinson's Witch Hazel-Alcohol Free with Rose Water
📚 Referenced Studies & Resources
- Avula, B. et al. (2019). Quantitative Determination of Tannins in Witch Hazel Bark and Leaf – Planta Medica
- Wölfle, U. et al. (2014). Plant Extracts with Anti-inflammatory Activity: Witch Hazel as an Example – Planta Medica
- Yamakoshi, J. et al. (2003). Oral Intake of Proanthocyanidin-Rich Extract Reduces Oxidative Stress in Humans – Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology
- Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Witch Hazel for Hemorrhoids and Skin Irritation
- Mount Sinai Herbal Medicine Database. Witch Hazel Overview
- Dickinson’s Witch Hazel Company (est. 1866). Company History
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