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30 Frugal Uses for Witch Hazel

December 23, 2013 by Ann 8 Comments

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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.

30 frugal uses for witch hazel. There are many ways you can use witch hazel including beauty treatments, medicinal uses, and for cleaning around the house.

 

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

1.   Makeup remover
2.   Hemorrhoid relief
3.   Clean scrapes
4.   Help ease swelling and inflammation
5.   Acne treatment
6.   Oily skin cleanser
7.   Reduce the appearance of varicose veins
8.   Eliminate under-eye puffiness
9.   Sooth wounds
10. Stop an itch
11.  Help dry up poison ivy
12.  Refine your pores
13.  Astringent/skin refresher
14.  Use with shampoo to prevent frizz
15.  Balance out skin moisture
16.  Treat dandruff
17.  Reduce the redness / appearance of pimples
18.  Treat chicken pox blisters
19.  Soothe sunburn
20.  Prevent razor burn
21.  Remove the sting from bug bites
22.  Fight psoriasis and eczema
23.  Jewelry Cleaner
24.  Bathroom cleaner (mix with baking soda)
25.  Thin out paint
26.  Floor cleaner (mixed with a bucket of water)
27.  Stain remover (mix with white toothpaste)
28.  Disinfectant and sanitizer
29.  Streak-free cleaner for chrome
30.  Eyeglass and mirror cleaner
So there you have it…my list of 30 pretty great uses for this inexpensive product. Do you know of any that I didn’t mention? Please comment and let me know!

uses for witch hazel

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Maggie is a stay at home mom. She runs Family Frugal Fun with her best friend Beth. She’s addicted to savings, s’mores and ice cream! You can also find them on Facebook.
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  1. Barbara Sloan says

    August 25, 2017 at 9:13 am

    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!

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  2. Sam says

    January 17, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    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?

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    • Cynthia Bolokoski says

      November 16, 2016 at 11:45 am

      add an essential oil

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  3. Natalie says

    July 29, 2015 at 2:32 am

    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.

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  4. Jean. says

    July 23, 2015 at 7:18 am

    When my Grandson fell my sister put it on him & he didn’t bruise.

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  5. Charla says

    June 26, 2015 at 10:16 am

    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!!

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  6. JewTomMommy says

    January 23, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    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.

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  7. Carolyn Jorn says

    December 30, 2013 at 5:10 pm

    Is there a recipe for making auto rinse aid in dishwasher?

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