First Days Maternity Witch Hazel Pads, Cotton Pads for Postpartum and General Use, Round, 8 cm Diameter, 120 gsm Thickness, Pack of 1 Tub, 40 Pads

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Witch hazel extracts contain antioxidant compounds that may protect against sunburn and aging from the sun. Hamamelis (witch-hazel) water is diluted using water in a 1:3 preparation, and is not intended for oral use which may cause nausea, vomiting, or constipation.

They are multi-use and will quickly be one of your favorite items in your postpartum recovery toolkit.

S. Pharmacopeia (USP), ConsumerLab, and National Science Foundation test to ensure products contain the listed ingredients without harmful contaminants. When the padsicle melts, or you need a new pad, simply throw the pad out and replace it while re-using the same adult diaper. Anyone desiring to use witch hazel orally should seek solutions that do not contain isopropyl alcohol and are not labeled “For External Use Only”. Witch hazel contains many compounds with anti-inflammatory properties, which may have far-reaching benefits for your health. Work from the outside of the rash inward, being careful not to spread the inflammation to new areas.

Healthcare providers consider witch hazel safe when applied to the skin because studies show that allergic reactions to witch hazel are rare. You can also get polyphenols from eating fruit, vegetables, dark chocolate, or drinking tea or wine. Tannins from Hamamelis virginiana bark extract: characterization and improvement of the antiviral efficacy against influenza A virus and human papillomavirus. Witch Hazel is available under the following different brand and other names: Hamamelis virginiana, and Tucks Medicated Pads.If you experience this, meet with your doctor to see what additional treatment options are out there so you can find relief. However, more studies in humans are needed to examine the effectiveness of witch hazel on hemorrhoids. It is rarely seen in the nursery trade except for woodland/wildlife restoration projects and native plant enthusiasts. Witch hazel has a long, impressive history as an anti-inflammatory, topical extract useful for skin toning, cleaning, calming and healing. The first successful mass-produced American skincare product, debuted in 1846, was “Golden Treasure,” later renamed Pond’s Cold Cream.

Witch-hazels are not closely related to the true Corylus hazels, though they have a few superficially similar characteristics which may cause one to believe that they are. If you have sensitive skin or skin allergies, always do a patch test before using a new product on your skin. Test-tube studies show that witch hazel may have antiviral properties and could be useful against certain types of viral infections.This preliminary study done in Petri dishes, but it shows that witch hazel has a promising future and needs more studies. Doctors and parents rated how well the products worked on the children and how well the children tolerated the treatments. Witch hazel works to relieve hives and allergic reactions by suppressing the inflammatory response and soothing the skin. But times have changed, and now we tend to use 10 or 20 different products, each for a different use or benefit when one would do the job just as well. Thankfully, I had packed the Frida Mom Witch Hazel Liners in my hospital bag and could use them layered over my hospital pad.

More studies are needed to look at the effects of witch hazel and its potential impact on viral infections in healthy adults. However, chronic inflammation is thought to play a central role in the development of certain diseases ( 1). Therefore, it is essential to talk to your healthcare provider about any supplements you plan to take and check in about potential interactions with other supplements or medications. A healthcare professional, such as a registered dietitian, pharmacist, or healthcare provider, should individualize and vet supplement use. Similarly, another small study found that a topical preparation containing witch hazel was able to provide relief for sensitive or irritated facial skin ( 8).

The FDA has approved all strengths of witch hazel formulations for sale as skin protectants and concentrations of 10–50% as rectal astringents. If you have internal hemorrhoids, they may do a quick exam by feeling for the hemorrhoid using their finger. And a German study (5) concluded that witch hazel’s “antioxidant polyphenolic compounds” appear to protect the skin from “sunburn and photoaging. This is a liquid that is distilled from dried leaves, bark, and partially dormant twigs of witch hazel.