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Witch Hazel Hydrosol

Rs. 248.75

Rs. 199.00

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Size: 150 ML

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Witch Hazel Hydrosol

Witch Hazel Hydrosol is the aromatic water drawn off when the twigs, bark and leaves of Hamamelis virginiana are steam-distilled. Unlike most of the plant waters in this range, witch hazel is a genuine, recognised cosmetic astringent — which is exactly what makes it such a good toner. It is a bark-and-twig water, not a floral one, with a mild, fresh, herbal, slightly woody scent. Its real strength is what it does not contain.

Most witch hazel on the market is the pharmacy kind, cut with alcohol; this hydrosol is the distilled water on its own, with no alcohol added — which is why it can tone and clarify oily or sensitive skin without drying it out. It is water-based, so we keep it fresh with sodium benzoate at up to 1.5% and say so on the label. Witch hazel is a North American shrub rather than an Indian crop, so we are straight about sourcing: we bring in the botanical from its native range and supply the hydrosol in bulk from India, each batch shipped with its own COA, SDS and TDS, and the INCI, CAS, preservative and pH all documented.

Witch Hazel Hydrosol Benefits

Gentle on Sensitive Skin

With no alcohol in it, witch hazel water tones the skin without the sting or the tight, drawn feeling that alcohol-based astringents leave behind. That makes it a gentle, everyday choice for skin that reacts easily or feels sensitive — a fresh, clean, lightly toned finish, with none of the harshness. It is mild enough to use morning and night.

True Astringent Toner

Witch hazel is one of the few plant waters that is a recognised astringent, which is exactly what makes a good toner. Swept over the face after cleansing, it lifts off the last of a cleanser and the day's residue, and leaves skin feeling clean, fresh and toned, not tight. It is the classic toning step.

Refines Pores & Shine

An astringent water like this makes pores look smaller, and skin look more even, and it takes down the oily shine that shows up through the day. It leaves oily and combination skin feeling matte, fresh, and clean, without any drying tightness afterwards. A quick sweep or spritz is an easy way to keep shine in check between cleanses.

A Fresh Hair Mist

Witch hazel water is not only for the face. Misted onto the scalp and through the roots, its light, cooling astringency leaves an oily scalp feeling fresh and clean, and hair looking less weighed down. It carries a mild, herbal scent, sprays evenly because it is water-thin, and rinses away without any build-up in a wash-off product.

Witch Hazel Hydrosol Uses

Toners & Mists

This is witch hazel's home ground. As the whole water base of an alcohol-free toner, or part of a facial mist, it brings a genuine astringent, toning feel that oily and combination skin welcomes. Use it neat as a spritz, or build a toner on it, from a small share of the formula up to the full base.

Cleansers & Washes

In a face wash, gel cleanser or micellar water, witch hazel water lends its clarifying, astringent character to formulas aimed at oily and combination skin. It helps the finished product leave skin feeling clean, fresh and matte rather than stripped, and its mild, herbal note sits quietly in the background. Use it as part or all of the water phase.

Wipes & Pads

Witch hazel has a long history in soaked pads and wipes, and the alcohol-free water suits them well. It carries a clarifying, astringent feel onto a pad or cloth for a quick swipe over oily or made-up skin, leaving it feeling clean and fresh with no sting. It is an obvious fit for cleansing wipes, toning pads and travel refreshers.

Aftershave & Grooming

Witch hazel is a classic aftershave ingredient, and the alcohol-free version is the kinder one. As the water base of an aftershave splash, balm or post-shave mist, it leaves just-shaved skin feeling cooled, clean and toned, without the burn of an alcohol splash. Its mild, herbal, slightly woody note works easily into men's and unisex grooming lines.

How to Use

Facial Mist

Linen Spray

After-Sun Soother

Makeup Setting Spray

Aromatherapy Boost

Product Specifications

Product Name	Witch Hazel Hydrosol
Botanical Name / Inci Name	Hamamelis virginiana
Product Category	Hydrosol
Country of Origin	North America
Method of Extraction/ Production	Steam Distillation
Plant Part Used	Twigs, Bark, and Leaves
Cas No	84696-19-5
Common Names	Hamamelis Hydrosol, Witch Hazel Water
Blends well with	Rose Hydrosol, Lavender Hydrosol, Chamomile Hydrosol, Tea Tree Hydrosol
Application	Skincare, Haircare, Household Products
Grade	Cosmetic Grade
Color and Appearance	Transparent
Aroma	Mild, fresh, herbal, slightly woody
Form	Liquid
Solubility	Soluble in Water
Shelf Life	1 year when stored properly
Specific Gravity	0.980 – 1.020
Refractive Index	1.332 – 1.350
Certificate	COA,MSDS,TDS
Storage Instructions	Store in a cool, dark place away from sunlight; keep tightly sealed
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Raasa Oils: Your Trusted Bulk Supplier & Manufacturer of Witch Hazel Hydrosol

Alcohol-free, and we tell buyers why it matters: Most witch hazel on the market is the alcohol-based kind, which can dry and sting. Ours is distilled water on its own, with no alcohol added — a gentler astringent that a brand can honestly put in front of sensitive-skin customers.
The preservative is named on the label: Because it is water, it is preserved — with sodium benzoate at up to 1.5%, and we put that on the label rather than leave a buyer guessing. A stated preservative is more useful to a formulator than a "preservative-free" badge a water could never earn.
Honest about where it comes from: Witch hazel is a North American shrub, not an Indian crop, so we are clear about it: we source the botanical from its native range and supply the hydrosol in bulk from India, with the origin set out on the documents rather than glossed over.
Start with a sample: Take a 150 ml or 500 ml bottle first and put it through your toner, wipe, or post-shave trials; the kilo packs and drums are there when you are ready to scale. Beyond ten kilograms, we make to order.
Sold as an astringent, not a remedy: We call it what it is — a gentle, alcohol-free astringent and toning water for the outside of the body — and we keep the drug-style claims off the page entirely, so your label holds up, and your buyer gets exactly what they expect.
A certificate with every batch, and a person on the line: Every drum ships under ISO and GMP certification, home or export, with its COA, SDS and TDS. When you need to check the pH, the alcohol-free status, or how it sits in a wash, a real person picks up — not a form.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same as the witch hazel in a pharmacy?

Not quite. Most pharmacy witch hazel contains alcohol; this is the distilled water on its own, with no alcohol added — gentler, and better for sensitive skin.

Is it made from flowers?

No — it is distilled from the twigs, bark and leaves of Hamamelis virginiana, so it is a bark-and-twig water, not a floral one.

Do I dilute it, or use it neat?

Neat. It is already a dilute water — sweep it over skin as a toner, mist it on, or work it into the water phase of a formula as it is.

What keeps it fresh?

It is preserved with sodium benzoate at up to 1.5% — a water cannot be left unprotected. Stored cool, dark, and well sealed, it keeps for roughly a year.

Can I use it in aftershave or on the scalp?

Yes to both. It is a classic aftershave astringent, and misted on the scalp, it leaves an oily scalp and hair feeling fresh and clean.

Can I try it before buying in bulk?

Yes. Begin with a small bottle, test it in the product you have in mind, and scale to kilos or drums once you are satisfied.

Disclaimer

Witch Hazel Hydrosol is a cosmetic astringent and toning water for external use — a toner, a facial or scalp mist, an aftershave, or a water-phase ingredient. It is not a food, a medicine, or a supplement, and nothing here is a medical or treatment claim. It contains sodium benzoate as a preservative; patch test, and keep it cool, dark, and sealed.

Caution

Keep witch hazel water away from children and out of the eyes, and do not drink it. It is used as it comes — sweep it on, mist it, or blend it in; there is no need to dilute. Do a patch test on the inner arm first, stop if the skin reacts, and store the bottle cool, dark, and tightly closed.