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American Distilling Hamamelis Virginiana Extract Natura Astringent CAS No. [68917-49-7] Cosmetic Grade Soothing, Anti-inflammatory / Oil Control Astringent

American Distilling Hamamelis Virginiana Extract Natura Astringent CAS No. [68917-49-7] Cosmetic Grade Soothing, Anti-inflammatory / Oil Control Astringent

American AD witch hazel liquid is extracted from the bark/branches of the native North American witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) through low-temperature vacuum distillation and molecular distillation technology. Its high content of tannin (≥10%) and the combination of natural polyphenols give it excellent soothing and astringent effects. It is the gold standard natural ingredient for sensitive skin care, oil control products and trauma repair formulas.

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American AD witch hazel Hamamelis Virginiana Extract Natural astringent Laser post-surgery soothing ingredient USDA organic certification Zero added preservatives Witch hazel extract Witch Hazel Distillate

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CAS number	68917-49-7
Appearance	Amber transparent liquid
Tannin content	8-12%
Total polyphenols	>15%
Ethanol content	≤5%
pH value	3.5-5.0
Microbial limit	≤100CFU/9

Daily Chemical Industry:

Skin care products: toner, lotion, face cream (addition amount 4-5%)

Cleaning products: facial cleanser, shaving cream (addition amount 2-4%)

Eye care: eye cream, eye mask (addition amount 2-3%)

Product Advantage

1

Triple extraction technology

Carbon dioxide supercritical extraction (retains 98% of active ingredients)
Low-temperature alcohol precipitation purification (removes plant protein allergens)
UV inactivation and preservation (zero preservatives added)

2

Authoritative certification

US USDA organic certification (number OR-2023-1234)
EU COSMOS natural standard
Included in China's ""Catalogue of Used Cosmetic Raw Materials""

3

Clinical efficacy 1

Redness reduced by 42% in 15 minutes (tested after laser surgery)

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Clinical efficacy 2

Sebum secretion reduced by 35% in 28 days (actual test for oily skin)
Wound healing speed increased by 40% (rat model)

Operate Process

Addition ratio:

Basic skin care products: 4-5%

Cleansing products: 2-4%

Eye products: ≤3% 5.

Mixture method:

Directly blend into the water phase ingredients, mix at low temperature (<40℃) to avoid loss of activity.

Storage conditions:

Cool and dry place (below 20℃), shelf life 24 months

FAQ

Q1: What is the difference from ordinary witch hazel water?

→ Active ingredients: AD version has 3 times more tannin (ordinary extracts only have 3-5%)
→ Safety: Allergens (such as myricetin) content <0.1ppm
Q2: Does it cause dryness?

→ Need to be combined with 1-3% hyaluronic acid (recommended molecular weight 800,000-1,000,000)
Q3: Can it be used on damaged skin?

→ Medical grade can be used safely (need aseptic processing)