5. Lemon astringent Lemon has ascorbic acid that makes it act as a natural astringent that helps to shrink and constrict skin pores. It reduces excess oil secretion, redness and brightens your skin to ...

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD About 3% of people in the United States have hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).

An astringent is sometimes referred to as a toner, but really, it should be differentiated from other toners because of its effect on the skin. Not only that, astringents can be lotions as well as ...

Plums and red onion form a jammy, sweet-tart sauce to accompany chicken thighs seasoned with cinnamon, coriander and garlic powder.

Alum can help prevent the buildup of plaque and tartar, which are major contributors to tooth decay and gum disease, promoting overall oral health. Some people find that gargling with alum water can ...

You know that supple, almost astringent feeling in your mouth after you swallow red wine? That’s the effect of tannins, one of wine’s basic building blocks. Here are five things to know about ...

Very astringent when unripe; rich, sweet and custardy when soft. Traditionally harvested from small-fruited wild seedlings, used for puddings and baking in the East, where they’re sometimes ...

Persimmon fruit is classified as either astringent or non-astringent. The most commonly grown persimmons are the Hachiya; it has large, deep orange-red, acorn-shaped fruit.

Astringent polyphenols have been observed to regulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis activation, thereby improving mood and memory function.