Applying a bit of witch hazel to your scalp before washing your hair may help treat scalp sensitivity and provide relief from symptoms, such as itching and tenderness. Trüeb RM. North American Virginian Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana): Based Scalp Care and Protection for Sensitive Scalp, Red Scalp, and Scalp Burn-Out. Int J Trichology. 2014;6(3):100-103. doi:10.4103/0974-7753.139079 Mott T, Latimer K, Edwards C. Hemorrhoids: Diagnosis and Treatment Options. Am Fam Physician. 2018;97(3):172-179. Distilled Witch Hazel: Distilled Witch Hazel toxicity usually arises from ingestion in susceptible patients. If used in accordance with the directions then problems are only likely in susceptible patients.

This is believed to help reduce swelling, decrease pain and dry excess mucus caused by a sore throat. To avoid repetition, it is advised not to combine Tea Tree Oil with other active ingredients such as benzoyl peroxide, retinol, retinoids, tretinoin, Retin-A, salicylic acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid, or vitamin C. It is recommended to choose one of these options rather than using them together. Additionally, it is important to limit usage to once a day for optimal results. Additionally, while taking 3–4 teaspoons (15–20 ml) of witch hazel per day is generally considered safe, ingesting large amounts may cause stomach irritation and vomiting ( 18). National Center for Biotechnology Information. American witchhazel leaf. PubChem Substance Record for SID 160687624. Source: ChEMBL. Thring TSA, Hili P, Naughton DP. Antioxidant and potential anti-inflammatory activity of extracts and formulations of white tea, rose, and witch hazel on primary human dermal fibroblast cells. J Inflamm (Lond). 2011;8(1):27. doi:10.1186/1476-9255-8-27Eucalyptus Oil: Eucalyptus Oil toxicity usually arises from ingestion, particularly in children. If used in accordance with the directions then problems are unlikely. It’s also sometimes used as a natural remedy to relieve symptoms of other scalp problems, such as dandruff and dryness. East CE, Begg L, Henshall NE, et al. Local cooling for relieving pain from perineal trauma sustained during childbirth. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012;(5):CD006304. Published 2012 May 16. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD006304.pub3

Zinc Oxide: Zinc Oxide toxicity usually arises from ingestion or inhalation, particularly in children. If used in accordance with the directions then problems are unlikely.Poljšak B, Dahmane R. Free radicals and extrinsic skin aging. Dermatology Research and Practice. 2012;2012:e135206. doi:10.1155/2012/135206. Food and Drug Administration. CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21. Volume 5. Skin protection drug products for over-the-counter human use. Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Safety assessment of Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel)-derived ingredients as used in cosmetics. Washington, DC: Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Piazza S, Martinelli G, Magnavacca A, et al. Unveiling the ability of witch hazel ( Hamamelis virginiana L.) bark extract to impair keratinocyte inflammatory cascade typical of atopic eczema. Int J Mol Sci. 2022;23(16):9279. Published 2022 Aug 17. doi:10.3390/ijms23169279