Blindly using any beauty product, in this case astringent, is not a good idea. Find out if it really suits your skin.

Astringent is a beauty ingredient that is quite commonly used in Indian salons especially after a session of threading or waxing. They often ask you if you would like to apply astringent or cream post these treatments.

If that has left you wondering what exactly it is and whether or not you should use it or not, get all your queries on astringent answered here.

What is an Astringent?

Astringents are found in a variety of substances like lemons, pomegranates, tannins which are found in teas and wines. Imagine a dry feeling in the mouth after taking a sip of merlot or eating a lemon, that’s what astringents do. 

They help the pores to bind and shrink and have been in use for medical as well as cosmetic purposes since a long time. This drying or shrinking action has proved to be useful in skincare as well but not everyone should use astringents for their skin. Others should consider using a natural toner. 

If you suffer from oily skin, astringent can help improve your skin’s appearance by minimizing pores and drying up oily skin. Astringent is usually applied after cleansing, but before moisturizing. The alcohol-based products can also help remove bacteria and leftover traces of cleanser or makeup.