When it comes to red, inflamed skin, one of the most timeless remedies is witch hazel. This liquid (distilled from dried leaves bark and twigs of the plant) often makes its way into our favorite ...

Witch hazel has been a staple in beauty aisles for years—the name being synonymous with products from Thayers and T.N. Dickison. However, the OG ingredient has been met with controversy. While some ...

Natural cleaning proponents often tout the cleansing benefits of white vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice—and for good reason. These products can keep your home spotless without resorting to ...

First, you’re not alone. Up to 80% of American adults have the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), which can cause cold sores (also known as fever blisters), according to Johns Hopkins. The viral infection ...

So, you have a cold sore, otherwise known as oral herpes. These fluid-filled blisters often found on or around the mouth are not only painful, they may also inflict feelings of shame. “People hear ...

Witch hazel comes from a small tree — really more of a shrub. It’s light brown with green leaves and yellow flowers. You might see it growing in clusters in the woods anywhere in the eastern United ...

The flowering shrubs known as witch hazel are perhaps best known for their use in folk medicine and as a natural topical skin ointment. But the seeds are also of interest to biophysicists and ...