Astringent is a substance that shrinks tissues, causing them to temporarily tighten, shrink pores, and remove excess oil. It can be found in various products, including skin care, food, and cosmetics. Here are some details about astringents:
Product Details
- Astringents are liquids that a person either sprays onto the face or applies with a cotton pad. People use them after cleansing but before moisturizing.
- Astringent products and toners can seem similar. Because of this, some companies use the terms “astringent” and “toner” interchangeably.
- A product that contains a mild astringent may benefit some people with oily or acne-prone skin.
- Astringent alcohols can be found in skincare products, but if your skin is prone to dryness, you may want to avoid products that list astringent alcohols among the first few ingredients.
Positive
- Astringents can temporarily tighten the skin, shrink pores, and remove excess oil.
- Astringent foods, such as green tea, have remarkable antioxidant potential and can lower disease risk by fighting unstable molecules called free radicals in your body.
Negative
- Astringent foods should not be consumed in excess, as they may create an imbalance in the body that’s too dry, according to Ayurveda.
Ingredients or Materials
- Some common examples of astringents in skin care include alcohol and witch hazel.
- Many substances are astringents, particularly those that are high in tannins. Tannins are types of antioxidants present in certain foods, such as berries, grapes, and teas.
- Some astringent ingredients people may find in their skin care include isopropyl alcohol, witch hazel, calamine, green or black tea.
- Humphreys Witch Hazel Astringent contains distilled certified organic extract of witch hazel, containing certified organic alcohol 14%. It contains no animal ingredients.
