Is Hamamelis Virginiana Extract vegetarian?
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract is an extract of the whole witch hazel plant (Hamamelis virginiana, family Hamamelidaceae), a flowering shrub native to eastern North America, commonly used in cosmetics for its astringent properties.
| Also known as | Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract |
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| INCI name | Hamamelis Virginiana Extract |
| CAS number | 84696-19-5 |
| EC number | 283-637-9 |
| CosIng ID | 96284 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
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