A clear visionary, Dr Blossom Kochhar is the founder of The Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies. She has always been at the forefront of the beauty industry with her wide experience and expertise in ...

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 ...

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Using chemical astringents too often during beauty treatments could be harmful to your skin. A better and preferable alternative is to opt for natural astringents. They don't worsen skin problems and ...

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.

Skincare: Skin toning follows cleansing. An astringent also plays a role in toning the skin, but also reduces oiliness and helps to close the pores. Astringents are useful for oily skin. Toners and ...