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PHAEDRAE Witch Hazel Botanical Water in a 100 ml biophotonic glass bottle with a fine mist spray, photographed against a white background.

An object of daily ritual.

Witch Hazel Botanical Water

A pure botanical water, steam distilled from certified organic witch hazel using spring water.

About

• Steam distilled
• Certified organic witch hazel

Origin: Occitanie, France
99.4% certified organic ingredients

Character

• Fresh
• Herbaceous
• Subtly woody

Particularly appreciated by

• Combination skin
• Oily skin
• Blemish-prone
• Easily congested skin

Most cosmetic formulations begin with purified water.

Ours begin with a plant.

Before becoming part of a formulation, every Botanical Water already carries the subtle character of the botanical from which it was distilled.

The Simplicity Behind the Distillation

Every Phaedrae Botanical Water begins with one certified organic botanical and spring water.

Produced through slow steam distillation in Occitanie, France, they preserve the aromatic water naturally released by the plant itself—without blending, dilution, or added fragrance.

Every Botanical Water begins long before the bottle.
In the quiet meeting of a plant, spring water, and steam.

Witch hazel in bloom, with yellow flowers along bare branches.

One Botanical. One Origin.

This Botanical Water reflects a single plant, one harvest, and one place.

Rather than beginning a formulation with purified water, it begins with the aromatic water naturally obtained during distillation. The result is remarkably simple in composition, yet rich in botanical character.

One Botanical. One Origin.

Botanical Aroma

Naturally aromatic, with a subtle herbaceous profile characteristic of witch hazel distillate.

pH: approximately 3.8.

Ingredients

Hamamelis Virginiana Water1 · Aqua2
·  Benzyl Alcohol · Dehydroacetic acid

1Certified organic (Ecocert Greenlife) and steam-distilled without any use of Ethanol or other alcohol and solvents. All plants used during the distillation are sourced locally in France from organic farming.

2Remaining from the steam-distillation.
99.4% of the total ingredients are from organic farming.
99.4% of the total ingredients are of natural origin.

Our signature biophotonic glass preserves the integrity of botanical actives and naturally extends shelf life when stored properly.

To maintain freshness, keep in the original container and store in a cool place away from direct sunlight.

PHAEDRAE Witch Hazel Botanical Water in a 100 ml biophotonic glass bottle with a fine mist spray, photographed against a white background.

Application

Mist directly onto freshly cleansed skin or onto a cotton pad before applying serums or facial oils.

May also be enjoyed throughout the day whenever the skin calls for a moment of freshness.

Sophie posing for Phaedra Botanicals Skin Palette Cream

Questions

Yes. You can use this botanical water daily after cleansing, and before our serums and moisturizers, or anytime you want a fresh, clarified feel.

It’s designed to be lightweight and clarifying. If your skin is very dry, choose a more comforting Botanical Watersuch as Lemon Balm Botanical Water.

No, it does not contain any added fragrance. The aroma is naturally present from witch hazel distillate.

After cleansing, mist onto a cotton pad then press over the face and décolletage. Follow with your preferred serum or oil.

PHAEDRAE Witch Hazel Botanical Water in a 100 ml biophotonic glass bottle with a fine mist spray, photographed against a white background.
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