Witch Hazel PM Alcohol Free (Lavender/Chamomile) by The Homestead Company

Witch hazel is also known to help with speeding the healing of cold sores with several daily applications. Witch hazel is also traditionally known as a good first reaction against shaving cuts and abrasions for men and is also helpful for sunburns. 99.85% Witch Hazel distillate (natural plant derived), .15% Benzoic Acid (mild preservative) The most natural form of witch hazel available is preserved with benzoic acid, which is used in our products. It has a .15% concentration, making it 99.85% naturally plant derived. A note on witch hazel: Witch Hazel is a plant derived water in which it is extracted by steam distillation. This means it is actually a water, therefore it must be preserved. There are 3 ways it is preserved, by alcohol, parabens, or benzoic acid. Most witch hazel in stores are preserved using isopropyl alcohol, which can be very drying to the skin; and parabens have been linked to cancer.