1. Hamamelis Virginiana Extract Overview
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract comes from barks of witch hazel. It is a water-soluble natural cosmetic ingredient; also it is easily soluble in ethanol and glycerin. Hamamelis virginiana extract soothes allergic skin, and fully astringes coarse pores. It prevents blackheads and acne. Thereby, hamamelis virginiana extract has anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, soothing and astringent effect. Meanwhile, it has deep cleansing and anti-aging function. Hamamelis virginiana extract has a long and extensive application in cosmetics market.
| Product Name | CAS Number | INCI | |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Extract | 84696-19-5 | HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT | |
| Product ID | Specification | Minimal Package | Minimal Order Quality |
| PMM0202 | 0.5% tannin | 1KG | 1KG |
2. Hamamelis Virginiana Extract Source
Witch hazel (Latin name: Hamamelis virginiana), also known as American witch-hazel, is a deciduous shrub of Hamamelidaceae genus. Its branches are considered to be excellent materials for probing rods. The extract of the bark has a convergent effect and is added in cosmetic as an astringent. Pond’s care products produced by Unilever contains this ingredient. Aboriginal people in America use bark and leaves to treat skin irritation. The main components of witch hazel include tannic acid, gallic acid, catechins, proanthocyanidins, flavonoids, essential oils (carvacrol, eugenol, hexenol), choline and saponin. These ingredients have great skin care effect; and they are mainly used to treat acne, bruises and swelling. Therefore, witch hazel is widely applied in cosmetics and medical dermatology.
3. Hamamelis Virginiana Extract Manufacturer Specifications
| Items | Specification |
| Witch hazel tannin | 0.5 (g/100g) |
| Organoleptic Tests | |
| Appearance | Off white to yellow powder |
| Odor | Characteristic |
| Taste | Characteristic |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Particle size | 98% through 80 mesh |
| Moisture | ≤7.0% |
| Ash content | ≤10.0% |
| pH | 5.0-7.0 |
| Heavy Metals | |
| Pb | ≤10(mg/kg) |
| As | ≤2(mg/kg) |
| Hg | ≤1(mg/kg) |
| Cd | ≤5(mg/kg) |
| Microbiological Tests | |
| Total of bacteria | ≤100cfu/g |
| Yeast & mold | ≤20cfu/g |
| Thermotolerant coliforms | Negative |
| P.Aeruginosa | Negative |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative |
4. Hamamelis Virginiana Extract Benefits
- Astringency
Hamamelis virginiana extract can regulate skin balance and oil secretion. It has astringent and antibacterial effect. It can quickly penetrate into skin, and obviously converges coarse pores to prevent production of blackheads and acne.
- Anti-allergy and anti-inflammation
The unique anti-sensitivity factor in witch hazel has a good calming and soothing effect. It can gently soothe sensitive skin and balance metabolic value. Hamamelis virginiana extract alleviates irritated skin, and helps skin regenerate, thus healing wounds. It has a good effect on eczema, sunburn and rhagadia. Witch hazel can significantly reduce the amount of malondialdehyde caused by strong ultraviolet radiation in tissues. So it can prevent skin inflammation caused by exposure to ultraviolet light.
- Moisturizing
Hamamelis virginiana extract can regulate sebum secretion. It has good water holding capacity, and has a significant moisturizing effect. Moreover, it can promote lymphatic blood circulation and help removing dark circles.
- Anti-aging
Hamamelis virginiana extract can be used as an antioxidant. It can activate cell aromatase and cathepsin to increase local estrogen levels in cortex. Also it enhances skin cell metabolism, and maintains skin elasticity. Additionally, it can reduce free radical damage caused by ultraviolet radiation, thus having an anti-aging effect.
- Cleaning
Witch Hazel has a unique cleansing molecular cell. It acts as a deep cleansing ingredient to effectively regulate dilated pores, and purify pores. It repairs damaged skin, and makes skin smoother and brighter.
5. Plamed Hamamelis Virginiana Extract Characteristic
Plamed Hamamelis Virginiana Extract is water-soluble raw material. The aqueous solution is clear and transparent, without precipitation.
6. Hamamelis Virginiana Extract Application & Reference Dosage
| Application Product | Reference Dosage |
| Facial cleanser, cream, lotion, toner, eye cream, etc. | 0.05-1% |
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract application cases in major cosmetic brands in the world:
| Country | Brand | Product |
| Japan | Dr.Ci.Labo | O2 Herbal Gel Oxygen Charge
Dr. Ci: Labo SUPER Washing Foam EX |
| Albion | Skin Conditioner | |
| Sekkisei | Medicated Sekkisei | |
| HABA | HABA Make-Up Base Light Emulsion | |
| Korea | SNP | SNP Birds Nest Aqua Ampoule Mask
SNP Charcoal Mineral Black Ampoule Mask |
| Dermafirm | Hydro Fresh Formula | |
| Innisfree | Eco Safety Daily Sun-block SPF35 PA++ | |
| USA | Elizabeth Arden | Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Eye Serum |
| Jurlique | Rose Moisture Plus With Antioxidant Complex Moisturizing Cleanser | |
| France | La Roche-Posay | Effaclar Clarifying Moisturizing Lotion |
| CLINIQUE | clarifying lotion 2 | |
| China | Inoherb | Hamamelis Oil-control Toner |
| Proya | New Softening Whitening Rose Lotion |
7. Hamamelis Virginiana Extract Reference Formula
Toner:
| Ingredient | Content(%) | Ingredient | Content(%) |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Extract | 0.5 | EDTA | 1 |
| Glycerin | 5 | Salicylic acid | 0.1 |
| Triethanolamine | 0.1 | Butanediol | 5 |
| Carbomer | 0.1 | Methylparaben | 0.1 |
| PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oil | 0.1 | Phenoxyethanol | 0.2 |
| Decylene glycol | 0.1 | Calendula extract | 1 |
| Cajeput oil | 1 | Sage leaf extract | 1 |
| Begonia seed oil | 1 | Water | Add to 100 |
Lotion
| Ingredient | Content(%) | Ingredient | Content(%) |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Extract | 0.3 | Sweet almond oil | 7 |
| Aloe vera gel | 4 | Sunflower seed oil | 3 |
| Glycerin | 2.5 | Β-SS | 2 |
| Flaxseed oil | 1% | Manuka honey | 1 |
| Shea butter | 0.5 | Vitamin E | 0.1 |
| Lavender oil | 0.1 | Cananga odorata oil | 0.1 |
| Preservative | 0.02 | Rose essential oil | 0.01 |
| Deionized water | Add to 100 |
8. Hamamelis Virginiana Extract Safety
- Both Chinese Ministry of Health and CTFA (American Cosmetics Association) have recognized Hamamelis Virginiana Extract as cosmetic raw material. There are no reports for its unsafe external use.
9. Packing and Storage
Package for Powder
Package: Packed in 25kg paper drums with two plastic bags inside.
Storage: Stored in a cool dry place and away from direct sunlight and oxidizing agents.
Package for Liquid
- Sample bottles are 30ml and 50ml glass bottles.
- The products in small batches are packed in 1kg, 5kg and 10kg PE bottles.
- The outer packing of large quantity products is 200L aluminum bucket with aluminum plastic compound bag inside.
Storage: Stored in a cool dry place and away from direct sunlight and oxidizing agents.
Plamed focuses on natural cosmetic ingredients for more than 10 years. We have founded four subsidiary companies, which respectively develops different kinds of cosmetic raw material. Plamed is a company whose CEO is designated as the first secretary general of Shaanxi Plant Extraction Association.
As a professional Hamamelis Virginiana Extract manufacturer, Plamed have been constantly upgrading the production process. We firmly believe that good Hamamelis Virginiana Extract and good Hamamelis Virginiana Extract price will help customers make good terminal products and help customers win a lasting and broad market.
