The songs of witch hazel’s gifts have been sung far and wide for a while now.
This humble botanical extract has been widely used for its medicinal properties for centuries.
As board-certified dermatologist Debra Jaliman explained toByrdie, a toner serves two important purposes.
First, it cleanses your skin of any impurities it picks up during the day.
The reason for this lies in the processing of the plant.
Witch hazel is most commonly extracted or distilled using alcohol to create an astringent toner.
Harsh ingredients like this aren’t conducive to your perfect skin journey.
You should also be mindful of any existing problems to ensure the toner doesn’t exacerbate them.
Either way, you should always be wary of certain claims that can cause harm to your skin.
He also strongly advised against toners with heavy synthetic fragrances because they can irritate your skin.
