Witch Hazel Glycerin Extract (Alcohol-Free)

Pore-Refining Toning Without the Alcohol

Witch hazel is the classic toner botanical, but many distillates contain alcohol. Our alcohol-free Witch Hazel Glycerin Extract delivers the same pore-refining, clarifying image in a gentle glycerin base.

The Botanical Behind Witch Hazel

Hamamelis virginiana is a North American shrub that famously blooms with spidery yellow flowers in late autumn. Indigenous peoples used its bark and leaves on the skin, and early settlers adopted the remedy. Its tannin-rich profile gave rise to the classic astringent toner still found in most pharmacies.

Why Formulators Choose Witch Hazel Glycerin Extract (Alcohol-Free)

Shoppers increasingly ask for alcohol-free toners. This extract lets you keep the beloved witch hazel name while avoiding the dryness associated with alcohol-based versions, making it ideal for oily yet sensitive skin.

Key Benefits

• Alcohol-free alternative to traditional witch hazel water
• Pore-refining, clarifying positioning for oily skin
• Gentle enough for daily toners
• Fits after-shave and post-wax products
• Heat-tolerant for flexible processing

Applications

• Alcohol-free clarifying toners
• Pore-refining serums and gels
• Acne-prone skin cleansers
• After-shave lotions and razor-bump care
• Scalp toners for oily hair

How to Use

Add to the water phase or at cool-down and mix well. Recommended use level: 1–10%. This is a raw cosmetic ingredient for use in formulations only, not for direct application to skin or hair.

Specifications

INCI	Glycerin, Water, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract
Form	Liquid botanical extract in glycerin and water
Appearance (typical)	Colorless
Solubility	Water-soluble
Recommended use level	1–10%
pH (reference)	5.5–7.5
Heat tolerance	Heat-stable to 70°C
Shelf life (unopened)	12 months
Storage	Store below 32°C (90°F)
Sizes	1 oz, 4 oz and 16 oz
Packaging	Amber glass dropper bottle with BeautyLabPro label

Typical values for this grade. Exact figures for your lot are on the Certificate of Analysis supplied with each order.

Pairs Well With

Build a complete formula with our Willow Bark Glycerin Extract and hydrosols. For more actives, browse our active ingredients.

FAQ

Does it contain alcohol?

No. It is carried in glycerin and water, so you can market alcohol-free witch hazel toners.

Can it replace witch hazel distillate?

It gives you the witch hazel name and story in a gentler base. The feel and astringency differ from alcohol-based distillates, so adjust your formula.

Is it suitable for acne-prone skin?

Witch hazel is a classic in clarifying products for oily and blemish-prone skin.

What pH is suitable?

Reference data show pH 5.5–7.5 for the extract and use in formulas around pH 4–7.

How is Witch Hazel Glycerin Extract (Alcohol-Free) packed?

It ships in an amber dropper bottle with the BeautyLabPro label in 1 oz, 4 oz and 16 oz sizes. Amber glass helps protect botanical color and aroma from light.

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For cosmetic manufacturing use only. Specifications can vary by lot; refer to the Certificate of Analysis supplied with your order. Statements on this page have not been evaluated by the FDA and the ingredient is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.