astringents
Skin-tightening lotions
Astringents are substances that tighten or constrict body tissues.
In skincare, astringents are alcohol-based liquids applied to the face to shrink pores and remove oil: She dabbed astringent on her T-zone after cleansing.
In medicine, astringents control bleeding or reduce secretions.
The adjective astringent describes anything with this tightening quality, or figuratively, a sharp, severe manner: his astringent wit.
Agent that stops bleeding
- hemostaticArrests blood flow
- alumAstringent mineral salt
- tannic acidAstringent plant polyphenol
- silver nitrateAgNO₃ crystalline salt
wound care · bleeding control · antiseptic · calamine · zinc oxide · hemorrhoid treatment · mouthwash · gargle
Astringent plant compounds
- persimmonEbony family fruit
- quinceAromatic pome for cooking
- sloeAstringent wild drupe
- teaSteeped leaf beverage
unripe fruit · pomegranate · cranberry · grape skin · oak bark · sumac · acacia · bayberry
Contracting into small folds
- dryingMoisture removal process
- bitternessSharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
- unripeNot ready for harvest
- red wineFermented dark grape beverage
tart · acerbic · sour · palate · tongue · sensation · dry mouth · chalky
Imaging powder or facial astringent
- witch hazelAstringent plant extract
- oily skinSebaceous, shiny facial type
- clarifyingMaking something understandable
- mattifyingRemoving oily sheen
acne treatment · blemish control · facial · T-zone · cleansing · aftershave · cotton pad · skin tightening
styptic
Agent that stops bleeding
- hemostaticArrests blood flow
- alumAstringent mineral salt
- tannic acidAstringent plant polyphenol
silver nitrate · wound care · bleeding control · antiseptic · calamine · zinc oxide · hemorrhoid treatment · mouthwash · gargle · sore throat
tannins
Astringent plant compounds
unripe fruit · tea · pomegranate · cranberry · grape skin · oak bark · sumac · acacia · bayberry · yarrow
puckering
Contracting into small folds
- dryingMoisture removal process
- bitternessSharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
- unripeNot ready for harvest
red wine · tart · acerbic · sour · palate · tongue · sensation · dry mouth · chalky · rough
toner
Imaging powder or facial astringent
- witch hazelAstringent plant extract
- oily skinSebaceous, shiny facial type
- clarifyingMaking something understandable
mattifying · acne treatment · blemish control · facial · T-zone · cleansing · aftershave · cotton pad · skin tightening · oil-free
- old medicinebloodletting, leeches, leech therapy, leeching, cupping
astringentsmoisturizers
Skin-hydrating topical products
emollients · humectants · lubricants · conditioners · balms
astringentsemollients
Skin-softening agents
relaxants · lubricants · softeners · vasodilators · dilators