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Monday, October 27, 2008Cosmetics glossary

Astringent Agent

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Astringent agents tighten skin pores.

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Among astringents agents:
• Chestnut tree of India (Aesculus Hippocastanum)
• Aluminum salts
• Root of burdock (Arctium Majus)
• Birch bark (Betula Alba)
• Root of black cohosh (Cimifuga Racemosa)
• St. John's Wort (Hypericum Perforatum)
• Myrtle (Myrtus Communis)
• Willow (Salix Alba)

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