Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Formulate Labs offers a standard or concentrated hydroglycerin stock of Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, a powerful botanical rich in bioactive polyphenols like hamamelitannin, proanthocyanidins, and gallic acid. We provide the pure INCI for your formulations, not supplier-branded SKUs.
Extract from the leaves of the Witch Hazel shrub
Botanical Identity: Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, commonly known as Witch Hazel or Hamamelis Virginiana, is a multifunctional botanical active. Formulate Labs supplies the high-purity INCI Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract for formulators to build unique and effective products, rather than supplier-branded SKUs.
Dual mechanism: Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract provides its cosmetic benefits through a dual mechanism. Firstly, its high tannin content delivers an astringent effect by temporarily tightening surface skin proteins, leading to a visibly reduced appearance of pores and a toning sensation. Secondly, bioactive polyphenols including hamamelitannin and gallic acid help to soothe the skin by decreasing vascular permeability and downregulating inflammatory mediators, reducing the appearance of erythema. These polyphenols also act as potent antioxidants, neutralizing free radicals and supporting the skin's natural barrier against oxidative stress.
Use levels: Formulate Labs offers a standard or concentrated hydroglycerin stock of Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract. Typical use levels for this material (extract) range from 1.0%–10.0% in standard leave-on applications, and up to 20.0% in rinse-off products or specialized astringent toners. For formulations intended for the periocular area, a maximum of 5.0% of the material (extract) should be observed.
Market context: Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract is a foundational ingredient in many advanced cosmetic actives that target soothing, anti-aging, and oil-control benefits. It is found in actives such as Croda/Alban Muller’s Amiderm™ ER-class for sensitive skin, BASF’s Lys’Sun™-class for photo-aging defense, and Novachem’s Peptizinc-class for scalp care and oiliness. Formulate Labs provides the high-purity INCI Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, allowing formulators to develop their own unique and effective products rather than relying on supplier-branded SKUs.
We ship standard or concentrated extract stock with selectable preservation - ready to meter into finished formulas at the use rates in the formulation guide below.*
Formulate Labs provides the high-purity INCI Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, not supplier-branded products (e.g., Amiderm™ ER-class, Lys’Sun™-class, Peptizinc-class).
Every lot is produced to order in our AI-powered robotic factory. Nothing sits on a warehouse shelf going stale - you get a date-of-manufacture-fresh batch every time.
* Structure/function statements based on published cosmetic in-vitro studies. Not evaluated for, and not intended to, diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Peer-reviewed research supports the multifunctional benefits of Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, highlighting its roles in modulating cytokine expression, reducing irritation, reinforcing skin barrier function, and protecting against environmental pollutants like particulate matter and UV-induced oxidative stress. These are independent, third-party papers we link for formulators evaluating mechanism, tolerability, and published panel data. We did not conduct this research and do not guarantee replication in your finished formula.
This study confirms the extract's broad cosmetic utility by demonstrating its ability to modulate cytokine expression and NF-κB signaling, supporting its function as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredient for soothing and protecting the skin.
The research shows the extract significantly reduces the appearance of irritation by lowering pro-inflammatory cytokines and UV-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS). It also reinforces the skin by enhancing key barrier function markers.
This paper highlights the protective benefits of <em>Hamamelis virginiana</em> polyphenols against environmental pollutants. The extract helps shield keratinocytes from particulate matter-induced damage and supports the recovery of essential tight junction proteins.
These citations are provided for informational and formulation-research purposes only. Study designs, concentrations, vehicle systems, and populations vary and may not match the extract stocks on this page. Published results do not constitute FDA or EU cosmetic claim substantiation for your brand. Always review the primary literature and consult your regulatory counsel before making structure/function statements on finished products.
Bulk composition at the selected Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract loading. Base carrier components scale proportionally when preservative is added; extract stays at the selected loading. Updates dynamically when you change base or preservation above. Full CAS disclosure is on the SDS/TDS for the selected variant (FL-HVE-W1-MBS4-5PCT-001).
SDS + TDS are issued per selected recipe. Links swap when you change selections above. A sample COA shows the standard extract QC panel (pH, organoleptic, TAMC/TYMC). Lot-specific COAs ship with every order.
We cook the raw botanical powder into the selected carrier. The botanical carries polar phenolics, flavonoid glycosides, and related extractable fractions. Those markers support antioxidant and skin-conditioning cosmetic stories. This is not a solvent isolate or a standardized marker extract. Lot identity appears on the COA and TDS.
This is a ready-to-use cosmetic extract stock, not a finished consumer product and not a standardized marker isolate. We cook the raw botanical powder into the selected hydroglycerin or oil carrier. Aqueous lots are released on pH, organoleptic, TAMC, and TYMC (total counts only). Oil macerates are released on organoleptic only. A sample COA is on this page; the lot-specific COA ships with the order.
Download sample Certificate of AnalysisStatements contained on this page (including any marked with *) have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This product is a cosmetic raw material and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
