Skin tightener (10)

I believe the answer is:

astringent

(Other definitions for astringent that I've seen before include "Lotion" , "Styptic" , "Caustic" , "for checking bleeding" , "Severe - checking the flow of blood" .)

I've seen this clue in The Star Tribune.

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