Witch Hazel is an alcoholic extract from the leaves, flowers and bark of the hamamelis tree. It contains a mixture of 85-86 % aqueous witch hazel extract and 14-15 % ethyl alcohol as a preservative. One of nature's best astringents, there is probably no better tonic or toner for skin care preparations. It is frequently used in products like after shave lotions, where it shows mildly styptic properties as well as helping to reduce razor burn and swelling through its cool soothing sensation. In skincare, Witch Hazel can be used as toner or in place of a cleanser. It is particularly beneficial for oil and problem skin through its more gentle properties.
INCI: Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water (and) Ethanol
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Rating: This has a very light scent and I can't detect an alcohol smell at all. I made a foot spray with it as soon as it arrived (a day earlier than expected). It dissolved 3.7% essential oils very effectively in this blend. It feels so cooling, soothing and wonderful. Excellent quality and price. I absolutely love it.
By:Colleen, Farmington, New Hampshire
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 10-Jan-2014
Rating: I love the smell of witch hazel. I mix this with an equal amount of lavender hydrosol for a wonderful toner.
By:Patricia, Gaylord, Michigan Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 19-Mar-2011
Rating: I use this to formulate many skin care products and love it. Great price and one of the only companies I can find witch hazel in bulk. It has a clean, fresh smell and works great to clean the skin.
Rating: Wonderful product at a great price, I use it in my toner and lotions. I love the fresh smell and clean feeling it gives me, good job NDA.
By:Patricia, Gaylord, Michigan Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 19-Mar-2011
Rating: Great price. Great product. Use it to make bath bombs; works great to bind them. Can be used as a toner because it's an astringent, meaning it's great for oily skin. If used as a toner, make sure you add a few drops of essential oils in it--rosewood or lavender, because white hazel is not that great smelling....
By:Steven, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 11-Dec-2011
Rating: This witch has a wonderful clean scent. I use it in room sprays and natural deodorant. I will try the new alcohol free one next just to compare, should make my face toner more gentle. There is no comparison between yours and what I used to buy in the pharmacy.
By:Patricia, Gaylord, Michigan Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 19-Mar-2011
Rating: What a great product for sun-kissed skin.
By:Michele, Montreal, Quebec Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: Great price. There are many uses for this too.
By:Susan, Whitby, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: I've always hated the smell of witch hazel, but I have to admit that it sure works wonders!
Two thumbs up!
By:Christine, North Vancouver, British Columbia Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: I, like many others, like to use this as a toner. Just add a few drops of your favorite e.o. because it doesn't have a pleasant smell.
By:Adriana, Azusa, California
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 12-Feb-2010
Rating: Love to make toner with this! A+!
By:Az, Toronto, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: I like to add this to my toners, great price too.
By:Marilyn, Newmarket, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: I would love to be able to get this without the ethanol! I hope that NDA will start carrying hydrosols for witch hazel and other plants very soon.... :)
By:Stephanie, Sewell, New Jersey Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 11-May-2009
Rating: Excellent base for a bug spray!
By:Lindsey, Petawawa, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: A fantastic price and product! Keep it coming NDA!
By:Jefa, Calgary, Alberta Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: This is the best WH that I can find. With a few drops of Peppermint and Wintergreen EOs it makes a soothing facial spritz during hot weather.
By:David, Plaistow, New Hampshire Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 18-Aug-2008
Rating: A great product to add to all natural room sprays. I replaced other ingredients with this and works wonderfully.
By:Rose, Vaughan, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: Perfect! I use this with NDA's green clay to make face masks. Mix some Frankincense and Myrrh, French Green Clay, the witch hazel and you have a great mask!
By:Gregory, Nicholson, Pennsylvania Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 02-May-2008
Rating: I love this product, and it far exceeds store brands! I use it for toners, and medicinally. I never buy this from the store again, only NDA's!!!!
By:Lisa, San Antonio, Texas
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 17-Dec-2008
Rating: This witch hazel has a GREAT fragrance, works beautifully, and is just what I wanted. Far superior to "drugstore" varieties!
By:Laura, Lakeville, Massachusetts Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 22-Mar-2009
Rating: Yes!!! Wonderful product, perfect addition to facial cleansers and toners for an extra clean feel! Great for acne too!
By:Lucie, Calgary, Alberta Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: Excellent quality and price and packaging. I love to use it as a spray for allergy prone eyes! A great seller.
By:Kathy, Shelley, Idaho Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 27-Feb-2008
Rating: I am a regular user of Witch Hazel. I have purchased every type of witch hazel there is in the stores and they appeared to be all the same to me. I ordered some of NDA witch hazel and NEVER again will or can I go back to the store bought witch hazel!!! This witch hazel is out of this world. I mixed it with Neroli floral water (NDA's of course) and essential oil and I have never felt anything so smooth and soothing on my face. This witch hazel is one of a kind !!!!!!
By:Nikki, Columbus, Ohio Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 25-Apr-2008
Rating: This is great for the face as a soothing toner. It cools and refreshes and removes city grime and is gentle enough to use several times a day.
By:Vanice, Cambridge, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: I use witch hazel for a sunburn spritzer, along with aloe vera and lavender essential oil, to help cool and heal red skin. I also use it in deodorant. This is a nice witch hazel with very little scent (some witch hazels can smell pretty nasty!).
By:Judith, Baltimore, Maryland Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 26-Mar-2006
Rating: Great for toners, face wash and bath bombs! Good price too.
By:Kristelle, Granby, Quebec Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: I use this in a mouthwash and in my toners and foot washes.
Excellent!
Wish it were packaged in a glass bottle, however.
By:Tracey, Toronto, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: can't beat this price! Add some aloe vera juice to make a great toner!
By:Brandy, Owen Sound, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: So gentle! Great astringent for those with sensitive but oily skin. Also great for cleaning wounds and rashes. Cools skin nicely without irritating.
By:Stephanie, Burlington, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: Best witch hazel distillate I've used so far. The smell is true and fresh.
By:Nelly, Montreal, Quebec Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: Thank You, Thank You!! This is a wonderful witch hazel, much better than local pharmacies and it is at a wonderful price. Thanks NDA!
By:Carrie, Idaho Falls, Idaho
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 30-Apr-2007
Rating: This product has saved my bath bomb line. I live in a rather humid area and could not get my bombs to dry out. Now I sub NDA's witch hazel for water et voila, problem solved. I also love that they offer it in 1 litre sizes so I don't have to order multiple tiny bottles.
By:Carolyn, Montreal, Quebec Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: What can I say- most witch hazel is the same to me. So what makes this stuff excellant? The price, and the large quantities that I can buy it in! Better then any drug store!
By:Stephanie, Cochrane, Alberta Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: Fabulous quality. Great for toners and sprays. I use it daily personally to tone my skin !
By:Karen, Fonthill, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: A great natural alternative to harsh alcohol based toners. Slight astringent scent, can be masked by essential oils.
By:Erin, St. George, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: A high quality witch hazel which is usefully in a variety of products including toners and aftershave lotions.
By:Trudy, Warkworth, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: Witch Hazel Distillate is the must have for homemade skin care recipe. add it in ur toner, mist, lotion and creams. great great price!!!
By:Azalia, Sudbury, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: I love the wicth hazel in all my body creams, body sprays and facial products. Sooths the skin while cleansing and toning.
By:Shirleen, Markham, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: Witch Hazel Distillate is a wonderful addition to mud masks as well as men's aftershave. It adds that cleaning touch that witch hazel is so well known for. The toning qualities of this product are unsurpassed! It is a perminent addition to my products.
By:Mary, Cottage Grove, Oregon
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 30-Nov-2005
Rating: This witch hazel mixed with rose water makes an awesome toner. It's great for my acne prone skin!
By:Lindsay, Pickering, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
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Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy. In addition, Essential Oils must be properly diluted before use in order to avoid any damages to property or adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm).
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