After doing a bit of gardening I noticed I had a couple of insect bites on my arm, I quickly realised I had run out of my usual insect bite remedies (previously reviewed) I hunted around the cupboard trying to find something that would calm the bites down and prevent them from itching, I discovered a bottle of Boots Distilled Witch Hazel at the back, reading the instructions I discovered it was suitable for minor skin irritations, I had not scratched the bites (although I wanted to) so thought it would be ok to give it ago, it worked perfectly and is now a regular in the bathroom cupboard. Appearance The Distilled Witch Hazel it totally clear in colour, ...  Read the complete review

The bark and leaves of the witch hazel or hamamelis tree have long been used in skin preperations thanks to their medicinal properties, thankfully us townies don't have to find our own witch hazel trees to experience the benefits of this natural remedy as we can buy bottles of distilled witch hazel which are ready to use. Boots own brand witch hazel is exactly the same as any other bottle of witch hazel, the glass bottle contains 200ml of clear liquid which has a sharp and distinctive smell which can be used to dab onto the skin to relieve a number of minor remedies. Witch hazel is brilliant for soothing a minor sunburn, apply liberally and several ...  Read the complete review

Distilled Witch Hazel This comes in a 200ml bottle, the bottle is clear, it has a blue screw on lid and there is a label wrapped around the bottle. On the front of the label, it stated what the products is used for, and then on the back there is also information on how to use it, side effects and ingredients. What's it for? This products is designed to relieve pain from bruises, sprains, small skin irritations, rough or sore unbroken skin. How does it work? Which hazel is a shrub, the bark, leaves and twigs contain Tannis, this give the plan 'astringent' properties - this means when applied ...  Read the complete review

I am not a manual worker, but have been doing a few projects of late that have exposed my hands in particular to some unexpectedly rough treatment - working with wood and painting have left me with some rough skin and sore spots around my hands. I remember my Dad using this stuff many years ago. He always had problems with his hands and was a regular user of Betnovate cream. Thankfully, the skin sensitivity issues passed down the female line to my sisters and I don't normally have a problem. I also pinched some of my Dad's for cleaning my face when I went through the acne stage as a teenager. Anyway whilst in Boots the other day with my dearest ...  Read the complete review