Witch hazel extract

(Lat. Hamamelis) it is the species of leaf-losing shrubs from family hamamelidaceae. It contains the tanning substances (hamamelitanin), essential oils and flavonoids. It has the astringent, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobic, antiviral, antifungal and anesthetic effect. It causes the vasoconstriction, reduces the secretion of sebaceous glands, soothes the skin removing the black-heads and preventing their appearance in future.