What are the effects and functions of witch hazel

Hamamelis is also called honeysuckle. It is an ornamental plant that blooms in winter. Its flower shape is unique and resembles wintersweet. Because its flowers are mostly yellow, people named it Hamamelis. This plant is mainly distributed in the Yangtze River Basin in China. It can beautify the environment, be used as medicine, and can be made into various cosmetics.

What are the effects and functions of witch hazel

1. For people to appreciate and beautify the environment

Witch hazel is an ornamental plant with an elegant tree shape, bright flowers and rich fragrance. Its petals are slender and light, and its flowers are graceful. It is particularly beautiful when it blooms in the snow every year. People can plant it in garden scenic spots for viewing and beautification of the environment.

2. Beauty and skin care

Witch hazel is also a unique plant that can beautify and nourish the skin. This plant is rich in plant protein and tannin, as well as a variety of minerals. They can nourish delicate skin, regulate the skin's oil secretion, and speed up blood circulation. Eating witch hazel or using it as a facial mask can whiten delicate skin, increase skin elasticity and reduce the formation of wrinkles.

3. Antibacterial

Witch hazel also contains a variety of natural medicinal ingredients. It has a particularly strong antibacterial ability, which can reduce the activity of many fungi and prevent the human body from being infected by fungi. In addition, it also has a good effect on eliminating skin fungi on the surface of human skin, and has obvious preventive and therapeutic effects on psoriasis and eczema caused by skin fungi in humans.

4. Delaying aging

Witch hazel is rich in flavonoids, as well as some carotene and vitamin A. After being absorbed by the human body, these substances can enhance the body's antioxidant capacity, prevent the generation of free radicals, and accelerate the metabolism of free radicals in the human body. Free radicals are an important cause of human aging and human cell diseases. When their number decreases, the aging rate of the human body will slow down, and the body's disease resistance will be significantly improved.

5. Regulate oil secretion

Witch hazel also has a certain astringent effect. It can shrink pores, tighten the skin, regulate the skin's oil secretion, maintain the water and oil balance, and keep people's skin moist and natural. Witch hazel can also enhance human skin's resistance to ultraviolet rays. Applying cosmetics made with witch hazel in the summer can also play a significant sun protection role.