AER Witch Hazel Pads are saturated with 50% Witch Hazel, an astringent that helps to shrink swollen or inflamed tissues and relieve irritation, along with 12.5% non-greasy glycerin that acts as a protectant. Together they provide a cool, soothing compress. Birchwood AER Witch Hazel Medicated Pads are 3.25 inches in diameter and 17% larger than Tucks Medicated Pads. AER Witch Hazel Pads are pH-balanced, dye-free, both flushable and biodegradable and may also be used in daily vaginal care to cleanse and freshen, maintaining proper anoperineal hygiene and as a final step in infant cleansing while changing diapers. AER Witch Hazel Pads are available in jars containing 40 pads each.