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All you have to do is walk around a grocery store or pharmacy for a few minutes, and you'll
find dozens of cosmetic products that prevent and treat the most varied skin problems.
Have you ever stopped to think about how people took care of their skin before?
The answer to this question can be found in a small plant which is very common in North
America and can be found in parks and gardens.
We're talking about Witch Hazel, a plant that has been used for centuries to treat swelling,
wounds and skin infections.
Here is how you can use this amazing plant:
To reduce acne Witch Hazel might be one of the best natural
remedies for acne.
Rubbing Witch Hazel directly onto acne prone skin will help swelling, redness, and oiliness.
It works better if you use it with other ingredients with antibacterial properties, like coconut
oil, apple cider vinegar or tea tree oil.
To keep your skin from aging Witch Hazel is a great, natural way to make
your skin look younger, by reducing scars, redness, discoloration, dryness, and puffy
eyes.
Due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, it's able to help maintain your
skin's elasticity and firmness.
To treat bug bites Most industrialized products that treat bug
bites have some Witch Hazel in them.
It helps lessen the pain and swelling of both allergies and skin irritations.
To wash your hair and protect your scalp If your scalp is irritated, pour a few drops
of Witch Hazel in your shampoo in order to get rid of the dry, itchy sensation.
Furthermore, this plant reduces oiliness, and give your hair more shine and volume.
To prevent ear infections Due to the fact that it's a very efficient
antibacterial, Witch Hazel is great at treating ear infections, such as swimmer's ear.
In order to keep the problem from getting worse, put some Witch Hazel in a dropper and
apply a few drops to your affected ear, several times a day.
Most people can use Witch Hazel on their skin without noticing any side effects, but there's
always the chance that you'll have an allergic reaction, so it's important to perform an
allergy test first.
Put a small amount of the oil on your arm or leg and see how your skin reacts.