Witch hazel extract

Witch hazel extract (CAS 68916-39-2), also known as witch hazel oil under the botanical name Hamamelis virginiana, is a plant-derived extract used in personal care and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Where is Witch hazel extract used?

• Personal care: astringent, humectant, and antioxidant stabilizer in toners, cleansers, aftershave, scalp treatments, and leave-in conditioners
• Pharmaceuticals: topical preparations such as hemorrhoid creams and medicated wipes
• Anti-itch formulations: controlled skin conditioning
• Eye care and sensitive-skin products: mild, plant-sourced humectant
• It helps tighten pores and control surface oiliness without stripping moisture.

Good to know: Alcohol content typically ranges from 14% to 86% depending on the intended application. Cosmetic-grade and pharmaceutical-grade specifications exist, with alcohol-free variants specified for sensitive-skin and pediatric formulations.

Commercial specifications

• Alcohol content: 14% to 86%
• Alcoholic and alcohol-free liquid forms
• Bulk supply in drums and IBCs; documentation: CoA, MSDS, botanical origin certification