Teangi Tea Tree and Witch Hazel Cream, Soothing and Calming Treatment for Irritated Sensitive Skin with 100% Natural Ingredients, 28g

Product Information

Anyone desiring to use witch hazel in small amounts orally should search for preparations not containing isopropyl alcohol. Summary

Yet, even though the anti-inflammatory properties of witch hazel are well documented, its use for treating sore throats is based solely on anecdotal evidence. According to one study in 1,373 people, using a shampoo containing witch hazel extract was effective in reducing scalp irritation ( 11). Some people may experience skin irritation or allergic reactions after applying witch hazel topically.This is believed to help reduce swelling, decrease pain and dry excess mucus caused by a sore throat.

Hughes-Formella BJ, Filbry A, Gassmueller J, et al. Anti-inflammatory efficacy of topical preparations with 10% hamamelis distillate in a UV erythema test. Skin Pharmacol Appl Skin Physiol. 2002;15(2):125-132. doi:10.1159/000049400 To utilize tea tree oil, mix 3 drops with 2 ounces of witch hazel. Apply this diluted solution as a toner at regular intervals. Additionally, consider incorporating face wash, moisturizer, and spot treatment products that include tea tree oil. Hayes E, McCuiston LE, Kee J. Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach. New York, NY: Elsevier Health Sciences. Because of its ability to decrease inflammation and act as an astringent, witch hazel is sometimes used to treat sore throats. Reuter J, Wölfle U, Korting HC, Schempp C. Which plant for which skin disease? Part 2: Dermatophytes, chronic venous insufficiency, photoprotection, actinic keratoses, vitiligo, hair loss, cosmetic indications. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 2010;8(11):866-73. doi:10.1111/j.1610-0387.2010.07472.x.

What's it made from?

Trüeb RM. North American Virginian Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana): Based Scalp Care and Protection for Sensitive Scalp, Red Scalp, and Scalp Burn-Out. Int J Trichology. 2014;6(3):100-103. doi:10.4103/0974-7753.139079 In addition, taking witch hazel orally may cause stomach irritation due to its high tannin content, so it’s important to proceed with caution and consult your doctor if you have any concerns. Distilled Witch Hazel: Distilled Witch Hazel toxicity usually arises from ingestion in susceptible patients. If used in accordance with the directions then problems are only likely in susceptible patients.

However, additional research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of witch hazel in the treatment of these conditions. Summary Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Safety assessment of Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel)-derived ingredients as used in cosmetics. Washington, DC: Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Thring TSA, Hili P, Naughton DP. Antioxidant and potential anti-inflammatory activity of extracts and formulations of white tea, rose, and witch hazel on primary human dermal fibroblast cells. J Inflamm (Lond). 2011;8(1):27. doi:10.1186/1476-9255-8-27 East CE, Begg L, Henshall NE, et al. Local cooling for relieving pain from perineal trauma sustained during childbirth. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012;(5):CD006304. Published 2012 May 16. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD006304.pub3National Center for Biotechnology Information. American witchhazel leaf. PubChem Substance Record for SID 160687624. Source: ChEMBL. Piazza S, Martinelli G, Magnavacca A, et al. Unveiling the ability of witch hazel ( Hamamelis virginiana L.) bark extract to impair keratinocyte inflammatory cascade typical of atopic eczema. Int J Mol Sci. 2022;23(16):9279. Published 2022 Aug 17. doi:10.3390/ijms23169279 High-quality studies are needed to ascertain the potential benefits of witch hazel on sore throats.