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Is Witch Hazel safe to use for acne treatment?
I've heard that witch hazel is good for clearing up acne, bruises and skin irritations, is that true? Some people say it works great for clearing up skin irritations but I've also heard people say it can do more damage than good. If it is safe to use, what is the best way to apply it?
August 14th, 2010 - 10:22
Witch hazel is great for your skin and also good to use after shaving to help prevent razor burn.I make my own astringent with it,you use witch hazel,alum(it’s a powder used in cooking that helps to tighten the pores)and a few drops of tea tree oil which is good for skin.It really helps with acne and doesn’t over dry your skin.I like to keep mine in the fridge cause then it feels cool and like it’s really working.It’s great in the summer too and cools your skin down.I sometimes add a few drops of peppermint to it for the tingly and cool feeling and it smells good too.Hope you like my weird little recipes and i really don’t measure anything.Enjoy
August 14th, 2010 - 10:22
It is, but make sure that, if you’ve got an alcohol base, you don’t use too much or it’ll dry your skin out and make your acne worse(and, not to mention, the flaky skin that’ll give you).