Wake The Lakes Life Hack for the Week: “Life Hacks Using Witch Hazel”

–Facial Cleansing:  Witch Hazel has the unique ability to clean skin pores and absorb excess oil without leaving skin too dry. Witch Hazel can often replace a daily cleanser for those with normal skin types.

–Acne Treatment:  Witch Hazel has strong astringent and antioxidant properties. These astringent properties are cleansing to the skin while minimizing the size of skin pores. Unlike many harsh commercial acne formulations, it is gentle and non-drying when used to tone and cleanse acne-infected or acne-prone skin.

–Tighten Bags Under The Eyes:  A primary ingredient in products like Preparation H is Witch Hazel, which helps tighten up the skin and reduce the bagginess, so use witch hazel with a cotton pad and apply under your eyes.

–Soothe Razor Burn: The anti-inflammatory properties of Witch Hazel stop itchy bumps from forming up around your irritated hair follicles. Splash on after shaving legs or face.

– Soothe Diaper Rash:  If your baby’s rash isn’t healing quick enough, apply Witch Hazel with a cotton ball.  You should see an immediate improvement to your baby’s bottom.

–Heal Cuts and Scrapes:  Many chemists and pharmacists refer to Witch Hazel as nature’s answer to Neosporin. Witch Hazel can be a substitute for hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol when it comes to cleaning out a cut. Pour a liberal amount of Witch Hazel over the cut or sore and allow it to dry.

–Versatile Household Cleaner:  Witch Hazel can also be combined with lemon juice and baking soda to create an eco-friendly cleaning agent for your bathrooms. Or use it undiluted on chrome, glass, and mirrors. You don’t need to rinse as the alcohol-based cleaner readily evaporates, leaving the chrome sparkling clean and germ-free.