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In today’s market we found a vast range of cosmetic products, Astringent is also one of them. Basically astringent means a chemical which has effect to shrinks or constricts, in language of medicine, it causes contraction of mucous membrane and exposed tissues. So astringents are very popular to treat acne those who have oily skin, in order to minimize skin pores, reduces inflammation and wrinkles and also gives cooling and calming effect on skin. As per Ayurveda texts astringent is referred for kashaya rasa, which is not only a type of taste but it also an action in itself like sthambhana, sandhaankara, ropan2 etc. which shows the same benefits on skin. This study is aimed to analyze and show the benefits and hazards between natural and artificial astringent using scientific evidences and classical Ayurveda references as well as trial on 30 healthy volunteers for 10 days.