Herbs that can be used as an astringent 

Yarrow is an exceptional bitter tonic with remarkable astringent properties. It imparts blood-staunching action to heal wounds and improves diarrhea, dysentery, the common cold, and other gut-related irregularities. Use Yarrow Tincture or tea to promote gut health and reduce the disorders that arise due to excessive secretions in the respiratory and digestive tract. 

Wild Rose paves the road for fresh beginnings with its amazing therapeutic benefits. It encompasses astringent properties making it perfect for skin-related disorders, such as bacterial acne breakouts, visible pores, and inflammation. It is brimmed with Vitamin C and a good load of antioxidants that scavenge the free radicals and kill the bacterial colonies. Use Wild Rose Tincture at least 3 times daily for good gut and skin health.

Goldenrod is hands down one of the best astringents in town. It is available as a topical salve, tincture, and in dried form to let you prepare your own formulation (tea, syrup, decoction, vinegar infusion). Its astringent and antiseptic qualities are well-known for maintaining the integrity of the urinary tract by tightening and toning it. When applied topically, it minimizes pores and promotes the wound healing process.

Witch hazel is a natural astringent that is derived from the leaves and bark of the witch hazel plant. It has been used for centuries to cater to a wide array of skin conditions. It reduces inflammation, swelling, and redness while tightening the skin pores to reduce excess oil production. This makes it a popular ingredient in various skin care products. It is also proven to be helpful as a supportive treatment for acne, eczema, and psoriasis. Simply apply it on a cotton pad and gently dab it onto your face to help keep your skin looking fresh, healthy, and radiant.

Yarrow is a natural astringent that works by making use of its tannin content. It binds with skin proteins and tightens the matrix, making it look firm in the process. This helps in reducing the production of excess oil, pore appearance, and acne breakouts. Additionally, its anti-inflammatory content, such as sesquiterpene lactones and flavonoids, helps with inflammation and irritation.

Make Yarrow tea and apply some of it to the cotton and dab it on your skin for gentle and effective treatment.  

Raspberry leaf is a famous skincare ingredient due to its remarkable astringent effect. It contains tannins that help constrict the skin pores and reduce inflammation, making it fruitful for the treatment of various skin conditions, such as psoriasis, acne, and eczema. Steep the dried leaves in water for 10-15 minutes and dab that water gently onto your skin using a cotton pad to mitigate the skin conditions.