“Whilst Rosewater is the number one floral water for use on dry skin, Witch Hazel is the best choice for oily and blemished skin conditions due to its mildly astringent, cooling and healing properties.”

The aroma of Witch Hazel being less floral than rose is especially popular with teenage boys although girls find it pleasant too.

Commercially it is often used in eye drops, aftershave lotions and products formulated to treat sunburn, insect bites and irritated skin and as a potentised homeopathic remedy it is useful in all kinds of bleeding complaints. The floral water can be applied topically as a wash or compress.