Hamamelis Virginiana L. in Skin Care: A Review of Its Pharmacological Properties and Cosmetological Applications

    June 2025 in “ Molecules ”
    Magdalena Wójciak, Wiktoria Pacuła, Ireneusz Sowa … Daniel Załuski
    Studysummary This review highlights that extracts from *Hamamelis virginiana* (witch hazel) exhibit antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and wound-healing properties in various studies, showing promise for future therapeutic use in dermatology and cosmetology, particularly for skin treatments.
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