Do you remember your Seabreeze and Noxzema days? We certainly do — and the damage those once-super-popular products did to our skin. Cringe-worthy! Thankfully, we are wiser now, embracing all-natural wellness, and the harsh astringent era is firmly behind us. Enter: witch hazel. A star ingredient in Jenette Serrins’ luxurious lineup, this botanical powerhouse is backed by centuries of skin-loving history. Let’s explore why it deserves a top spot in your skincare ritual.

What Is Witch Hazel? And Why It Works!

Witch hazel is extracted from the leaves, bark, and twigs of the Hamamelis virginiana shrub, native to North America. Revered for its gentle, skin-toning, and calming benefits, it has earned a place in both ancient remedies and modern skincare formulations.

Key Benefits:

• Calms minor breakouts

• Reduces irritation and inflammation

• Supports a healthy skin barrier

• Contains antioxidants that protect against free radicals

• Offers gentle exfoliation for smoother, brighter skin

Witch hazel works beautifully with other botanicals, such as aloe vera, rose, cucumber, and lemon, amplifying hydration, calming, and brightening effects. Historically, it was even used byIndigenous peoples like the Cherokee, Iroquois, and Potawatomi for healing skin irritations, swelling, insect bites, and minor wounds, demonstrating its long-standing reputation as a gentle, effective healer.

What Is an Astringent?

Before we go further, let’s clarify: what exactly is an astringent? An astringent is a substance that tightens and constricts the skin, often used to reduce excess oil, minimize pores, or temporarily firm the skin’s surface. While astringents can be helpful, many traditional and modern day formulas rely on alcohol and acids, which can strip your skin of natural oils, leaving it dry, irritated, or inflamed.

This is where careful formulation makes all the difference. And it’s also why we at Jenette Skin Care shy away from even using the term astringent.

Not All Witch Hazel Is Created Equal

Many off-the-shelf witch hazel products are blended with alcohol to stabilize the extract. While alcohol preserves the formula, it can rob your skin of moisture, often causing dryness, irritation, and inflammation.

Think about it: would you drink alcohol every day? Maybe a glass of wine in the evening, but heavy-duty liquor, daily? Probably not. And the same logic applies to your skin — it absorbs everything applied to it. Our precious skin is our largest organ, it is like a sponge.

Meet Jenette Serrins’ Alcohol-Free Versions

To solve this, Jenette Serrins crafted four holistic, alcohol-free witch hazel blends, formulated to restore your skin’s pH balance and gently exfoliate without compromising its natural goodness. Each blend:

• Brews with top notes (e.g., Rose Absolute essential oil) for a month

• Is fortified with nourishing probiotics

• Supports skin health and enhances sensory indulgence

These blends form the base of Jenette’s plant-powered, luxurious toners, ensuring every application is both effective and indulgent.

Our 4 Signature Witch Hazel Blends

Herbal Medicated – Prevent acne, kill bacteria, soothe breakouts, and heal minor irritations.

Cucumber – Calm, cool, and hydrate sensitive or irritated skin.

Rose Absolute – Deeply condition, stimulate collagen and elastin, leave skin soft and supple.

Lemon – Brighten naturally, restore skin pH, and enhance clarity.

Luxurious Toners for Every Skin Need

Every skin type deserves indulgence, and Jenette’s witch hazel blends are the perfect way to elevate your daily ritual. These toners are more than just a step in your routine. They are miniature botanical experiences, carefully crafted to hydrate, balance, and delight your senses.

Whether you’re looking to brighten, calm, or rejuvenate, there’s a tailored blend to transform your skin and your mood, one exquisite spritz at a time.

Be Radiant — Snow Mushroom Toner
Hydrate | Brighten | Lift | Firm
A toner-serum hybrid where Snow Mushroom, nature’s moisture magnet, meets luxurious Tuberose absolute. Be Radiant blends rose, cucumber, and lemon witch hazels to hydrate, support collagen, and boost clarity. Perfect for fine lines, occasional breakouts, or anyone seeking a floral-infused moment of indulgence.

Be Clean — Detoxifying Toner
Fight Acne | Boost Immunity | Improve Well-Being
Featuring Herbal Medicated Witch Hazel Blend and aloe vera, this multi-functional botanical mist is enriched with probiotics and a cooling blend of peppermint, basil, camphor, and clove. Use as a daily toner, targeted spot treatment, or refreshing mist for clarity, hormonal balance, and uplifting aromatics.

Be Happy — Brightening Toner
Balance | Replenish | Uplift
With Lemon Witch Hazel Blend, aloe vera, Leucidial® Liquid, and probiotics, this luminous mist calms inflammation, eases irritation, and brightens skin. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive, it’s a radiant pick-me-up in a bottle.

Be Divine — Age Defying Toner
Plump | Hydrate | Calm
Featuring Cucumber and Rose Witch Hazel Blend, probiotics, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids, Be Divine nourishes lived-in skin while boosting elasticity and supporting hormonal balance. Infused with Rose Absolute, it offers a sensorial, healing experience that leaves skin radiant, revitalized, and utterly indulgent.

 

Why Jenette’s Witch Hazel Deserves a Place in Your Routine

Witch hazel is more than a botanical—it’s a multi-tasking skincare hero. Alcohol-free, enriched with probiotics, and combined with botanical essences, it can:

• Restore and protect your skin barrier

• Reduce redness and inflammation

• Hydrate, brighten, and rejuvenate

• Elevate your daily ritual into a luxurious sensory experience

Integrating these thoughtful blends into your skincare routine transforms everyday self-care into moments of indulgence, wellness, and radiant beauty.

Conclusion: Elevate Your Skincare Ritual

The days of harsh, stripping astringents are over. With Jenette Serrins’ alcohol-free witch hazel blends, you can enjoy skincare that nourishes, protects, and delights the senses. From calming irritation to boosting radiance, these botanically rich formulations turn everyday routines into luxurious, effective, and joyful self-care rituals.

 

Ready to Transform Your Skin?

Experience the magic of Jenette Skin Care and indulge in a personalized facial at Being in LA, Jenette’s high-vibrational skincare studio nestled in the heart of Silver Lake, Los Angeles. With over two decades of expertise, Jenette offers customized treatments that blend ancient wisdom with modern science, using her signature alcohol-free, plant-powered formulations.

Whether you're seeking to hydrate, brighten, or rejuvenate, each session is a luxurious journey tailored to your skin's unique needs.

Book your appointment today at beinginla.com or call 323-741-8035 to schedule your transformative experience. Let Jenette and her team of experts guide you to radiant, healthy skin with the care and expertise you deserve.