An astringent is a substance that draws water out of tissues, causing them to shrink. In skin care, using astringent products after cleansing can temporarily tighten the skin, shrink pores, and remove ...

If you have oily skin that’s prone to breakouts, you might be tempted to add an astringent to your daily skin care routine. Astringents may help cleanse skin, tighten pores, and dry out oil.

Stuti is an English Lit graduate who studied Radio & TV Journalism while pursuing photography. A perfume enthusiast, she enjoys pop-culture commentary. Her dream is to live in a world where beauty is ...

On the list of grooming needs, it's true that a toner or astringent is of relatively low priority if you're in a hurry. But should guys use one? Probably. Mainly because they both sop-up residue left ...