Witch Hazel is an herbal product that many people use without even realizing that it is botanical. It is “very high in tannins, which are highly astringent.” Witch Hazel is great for “acne-skin, blemished skin, or just to tighten pores.” Most people associate astringents with drying out the skin, but this doesn’t have to be the case. The alcohol in witch hazel can be minimized, making it less drying, by boiling the witch hazel in water or by doing an “alcohol tincture and then use a slow heat process to evaporate out most of the alcohol.” Or, you can “add other more moisturizing ingredients” such as “Irish Moss or Comfrey, or add a humectant, which draws moisture to the skin.” Excerpts taken from Lily’s book: Beauty, Health, and Happiness: A Way of Life, available online at lilyfarmfreshskincare.com.

Witch Hazel can be found in the following Lily Organics products:
• Nourishing Facial Cleanser
• Balancing Facial Toner