The power of the Witch Hazel plant without alcohol INCI: Hammamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water Extraction Method: Distillation Shelf Life: 3 Years Country of Origin: USA Description: Alcohol Free Witch Hazel Distillates (or Witch Hazel extracts) are clear, colorless botanical extracts prepared from the recently cut and partially dried, dormant twigs of the Hamamelis virginiana Linn plant. These distillates offer a variety of benefits for skin and personal care applications. Alcohol Free Distillates are particularly advantageous for applications that require the soothing natural astringent properties of Witch Hazel, and there are instances where the use of alcohol is not appropriate.