Hamamelin

/ˌhæm.ə.ˈmɛl.ɪn/ noun

Definition

A bitter tannin compound extracted from witch hazel plants, traditionally used in astringent preparations and skincare products.

Etymology

Derived from Hamamelis (the genus of witch hazel) plus the chemical suffix -in, indicating a specific extracted compound or principle from the plant.

Kelly Says

Hamamelin is the reason your grandmother's medicine cabinet had witch hazel—this single compound tightens skin and reduces inflammation so effectively that it's still in commercial products over a century later!

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