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Witch hazel lotion. Make your own Witch hazel lotion

Here is a recipe for a witch hazel lotion that can be used as an astringent or apply in a cold compress to a fevered brow.

To make 1 pints/850ml

• 4 tablespoons fresh witch hazel leaves and/or bark
• 1 6 floz/450ml purified water
• 8 floz/225ml rubbing alcohol

Rinse the leaves well, then chop them coarsely. Bring the water to a boil in an enameled saucepan, add the leaves and simmer for 15 minutes. Leave the witch hazel to infuse until cool, then strain and stir in the alcohol. The lotion will keep for 4-5 days if tightly covered and refrigerated.

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question on witch hazel recipe Comments By: judy on 2005-05-29 Question - Does the witch hazel lotion need to be made with rubbing alcohol? I wanted to make it for my face & I don't want to use alcohol that will be too drying for my maturing skin.