Witch hazel blooms very early in New England. Often mistaken for forsythia, witch hazel actually blooms first. Time to keep an eye out for these heralds of spring!

In addition to being one of our first bloomers, it is also a highly useful plant. Witch hazel extract is used as a natural remedy for everything from cleaning your face to cleaning you bathroom!

Uses for witch hazel:

-astringent cleanser for oily skin

-reduces swelling and irritation

-stops itches

-clean jewelry

-remove make-up

-reduce under eye puffiness

-add to shampoo to prevent hair from frizzing

-clean mirrors and eyeglasses

-bathroom cleaner, just add baking soda!

-prevent razor burn

-clean and soothe wounds

-soothe sunburns

-treat dandruff

There’s still more but this is already becoming a long list. Moral of the story? Spring is coming, look for witch hazel, the plant that cures whatever ails ya!

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