Maggie of Family Frugal Fun is sharing 3o frugal ways you can use witch hazel. Her uses for witch hazel include beauty treatments, medicinal uses, and even a few cleaning tips.
There are so many uses for witch hazel. Witch hazel is a frugal, all-natural folk remedy that has been used for centuries. Witch hazel is an extract derived from the leaves and bark of Hamamelis virginiana, a flowering shrub found all across North America. For a few dollars, you can purchase a liquid form that is made from the bark and leaves of this useful plant. It has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It works as an astringent, but it has moisturizing properties, so it doesn’t dry your skin. I love it! If you aren’t sure what to use it for, here’s a handy reference guide for 30 frugal uses for witch hazel.
It is important to remember that the witch hazel you buy at the drug store contains isopropyl alcohol and should only be used externally. If you want to use with hazel internally, you must use a Witch Hazel Tincture
or Witch Hazel Tea
. You can look in local health food stores for witch hazel tincture and witch hazel tea.
30 Frugal Uses for Witch Hazel
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Barbara Sloan says
I make a natural deodorant with witch hazel, tea tree essential oil and lavendar e.o. Works great! Just use a cotton pad….add witch hazel, plus one drop each of oils. Love it!
Sam says
Great list thank you! I do not care for the smell of witch hazel – is there anything that can be done to reduce or mask that smell?
Cynthia Bolokoski says
add an essential oil
Natalie says
Pour witch hazel on maxi pads and freeze to use as cold compresses after giving birth. Reduces swelling, increased speed of healing and is so soothing.
Jean. says
When my Grandson fell my sister put it on him & he didn’t bruise.
Charla says
I found your blog (which it great btw) because I was trying to find a recipe using witch hazel to repel mosquitos – so there is another use – and they make lavender witch hazel now ( I know bugs don’t like lavender)!
Happy Blogging!!
JewTomMommy says
I know you mentioned that it reduces inflammation, but that isn’t specific enough. It’s wonderful for postpartum care mixed with water in the peri-bottle the hospital gives you. Use it as a rinse after urination. You can also soak gauze with it to apply to that area.
Carolyn Jorn says
Is there a recipe for making auto rinse aid in dishwasher?