Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel) bark/twig extract

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AKA: American witch-hazel, Witch Hazel Bark/Twig Extract
Plant-Derived
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to North America. Derived from the bark and twigs of Hamamelis virginiana, a North American shrub in the Hamamelidaceae family. Extracted through solvent extraction of the plant material to obtain the active botanical compounds.
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Bark/Twig Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as astringent, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Hamamelidaceae (Witch hazel family)
Plant Part
Bark
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84696-19-5
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2018
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR