Witch hazel bark







AKA: Hamamelis Virginiana Bark, Witch Hazel Extract, Hamamelis Bark
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to United States. Derived from the bark of *Hamamelis virginiana*, a shrub native to eastern North America in the Hamamelidaceae family. Extracted through distillation or solvent extraction of the dried or fresh bark.
Witch Hazel Bark is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Hamamelidaceae (Witch hazel family)
Plant Part
Bark
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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