Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel) bark/leaf/twig extract

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AKA: American witch-hazel, Witch Hazel Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Hamamelidaceae (Witch hazel family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84696-19-5
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Minimizes pores
Controls excess oil
Traditional Use
Native American traditional medicine used this plant for its astringent properties to treat bruises, inflammation, and skin conditions. Became standardized in Western cosmetics and pharmaceuticals in the 19th century.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR