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5 benefits of witch hazel for your skin.

June 20th, 2020 by Dr. Hannah Sivak

The product containing this extract will have a calming, and antibacterial effect. Why? Reason 1 gallic acid (antibacterial, anti-acne) Reason 2 isoquercitrin, a flavonoid with antiviral activity Reason 3 kaempferol, a flavonol with phytoestrogen activity Reason 4 quercetin. Among its capabilities: free radical scavenging, interferes with inducible nitric oxide synthase activity, and inhibits TNF-alpha release, anti-itch. Reason 5 quercitrin, a flavonoid that contains rhamnose Why? Because the benefits of any plant extract for your skin depend on the chemicals the extract contains! Boring? No! Think of the complicated, beautiful chemistry the plant does to be able to obtain these chemicals! They may work as UV filters for the plant that…