1. astringent - Noun
2. astringent - Adjective
3. astringent - Adjective Satellite
Drawing together the tissues; binding; contracting; -- opposed to laxative; as, astringent medicines; a butter and astringent taste; astringent fruit.
Stern; austere; as, an astringent type of virtue.
A medicine or other substance that produces contraction in the soft organic textures, and checks discharges of blood, mucus, etc.
Source: Webster's dictionaryastringent cosmetic lotions Source: Internet
Actipone® Orange Flower by Symrise acts as an antioxidant, astringent, stimulant and antiperspirant. Source: Internet
Acts as astringent, vessel protective, anti-oedema and antiseptic agent. Source: Internet
His safeguard then is the astringent humour which enables him to see even people he dislikes in a redeeming light, and which also permits him to gaze far down into the labyrinths of the human soul.” Source: Internet
Cosmetic An alum block sold as an astringent in pharmacies in India (where it is widely known as Fitkari ) citation * Alum in block form (usually potassium alum ) can be used as a blood coagulant. Source: Internet
Acts as an antioxidant, anti-aging and astringent agent. Source: Internet