Read the full episode + resources here:

https://becomingnatural.com/witch-hazel-skin-benefits/

In this episode, Penny walks us through the gentle power and rich history of witch hazel for skin:

1. 🌿 Roots in creation: Why Native American wisdom and colonial pharmacy both called on this shrub
2. 🔬 Botanical brilliance: How tannins, flavonoids, and adaptable extracts soothe, protect, and tone
3. 🧴 Which type for what: Choosing between alcohol‑based, glycerin‑based, or potent pure extracts
4. 📝 DIY healing: Easy recipes—toners, wipes, sun‑burn compresses, and bug‑bite relief
5. 🙏 Real guidance: Safety considerations, FAQs, and a faith-filled reflection grounded in Psalm 104:14

Grab your tea and stick around for practical healing and soul-filling grace.

Products Mentioned:

🛒 Dickinson's Witch Hazel-Alcohol Free

🛒Dickinson's Witch Hazel-Alcohol Free with Rose Water

🛒Organic Witch Hazel Extract

📚 Referenced Studies & Resources

1. Avula, B. et al. (2019). Quantitative Determination of Tannins in Witch Hazel Bark and Leaf – Planta Medica
2. Wölfle, U. et al. (2014). Plant Extracts with Anti-inflammatory Activity: Witch Hazel as an Example – Planta Medica
3. Yamakoshi, J. et al. (2003). Oral Intake of Proanthocyanidin-Rich Extract Reduces Oxidative Stress in Humans – Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology
4. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Witch Hazel for Hemorrhoids and Skin Irritation
5. Mount Sinai Herbal Medicine Database. Witch Hazel Overview
6. Dickinson’s Witch Hazel Company (est. 1866). Company History

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