We’re delighted to introduce distilled witch hazel to our eco-friendly range – a wonderfully versatile, plant-based essential for natural skincare and low-waste living.

What is Distilled Witch Hazel?

Distilled witch hazel is a clear botanical extract made from the leaves and bark of the witch hazel shrub. Naturally rich in tannins, it has gentle astringent, soothing and toning properties, making it a long-standing favourite in traditional skincare.

Unlike synthetic toners packed with tons of unnecessary ingredients and artificial fragrance, distilled witch hazel offers a simple, plant-derived alternative that supports healthy skin while aligning with a more sustainable lifestyle.

How Can It Be Used?

Witch hazel is a must-have ingredient for anyone creating their own eco-friendly beauty products at home. It’s especially popular in the natural cleaning and skincare movement championed by Nancy Birtwhistle, including recipes featured in her latest book Clean Magic

Here are just a few ways you can use it:

• Facial Toner – Apply directly to cleansed skin to help tighten pores and refresh the complexion.

• DIY Facial Mists – Combine with distilled water and a few drops of essential oil for a natural, refillable face mist.

• Spot Treatment – Apply to blemish-prone areas as part of your natural skincare routine.

• Cooling Compress – Ideal for soothing tired or overheated skin.

• Ingredient in Homemade Beauty Recipes – Perfect for eco-conscious formulations such as natural deodorants, linen sprays, gentle cleansers and botanical gels.

Why Choose Witch Hazel for Eco Living?

• Plant-based and biodegradable

• Multi-purpose (reduces the need for multiple products)

• Ideal for refillable, low-waste skincare routines

• Perfect for DIY recipes to avoid single-use packaging

• A simple ingredient with minimal environmental impact

By making your own skincare, you reduce plastic waste, avoid unnecessary chemicals, and take control of what goes onto your skin.

Available Sizes

We stock distilled witch hazel in three practical sizes to suit every level of making:

• 250ml – Perfect for first-time makers or small batches

• 500ml – Ideal for regular DIY enthusiasts

• 1 Litre – Best value for frequent use and larger household recipes

All of our Witch Hazel is sent in childproof reusable plastic bottles. We then highly encourage customers to save up a box of bottles and return them to us to clean, sterilise and reuse again and again - its our unique zero waste loop. The postage you pay to return a box of bottles is refunded as loyalty points for you to spend on your next eco purchases!