Choose a glass jar with a lid, sized to match the amount of product you want to make; you will want to fill the jar fully with the herbs and witch hazel, not leaving an air gap. I always prefer to start with a small batch.

Add the herbs to the jar, filling the jar halfway. Pour in the witch hazel to fully cover the herbs, filling the jar all the way to the top. And that’s it! Let the jar sit for 2 to 4 weeks, and give it a shake every couple of days to encourage the extraction.

Always label your infusion with a date so you know when it’s time to strain out the herbs. Leave yourself a calendar reminder, so that you won’t forget! When it’s ready, strain out the herbs and reserve the infused witch hazel in a glass bottle. Keep it by your sink so you can use it as needed.

To use, apply it directly onto the skin with a cotton pad; you don’t need to dilute it. You can apply it all over your face or just over areas where you see pimples or that need extra cleansing. Do not wipe off the witch hazel—allow it to soak into your skin and do its work!