Vodka as an Astringent?

VuittonsLover · Aug 30th, 2008, 01:07 PM

Has anyone ever used vodka as an astringent.

I had heard this is a great alternative to expensive brands.... and now I am watching Mommie Dearest and Joan Crawford just used it.

Anyone know...? I imagine it would do wonders for the pores.

frostedcouture · Aug 30th, 2008, 01:14 PM

Maybe in the beauty bar :)

Cristina · Aug 30th, 2008, 01:15 PM

It does wonders for me in a Bloody Mary!

illinirdhd · Aug 30th, 2008, 03:21 PM

Cristina, you're my kind of girl! That's exactly what was missing from my bagel with smoked salmon this morning!

REYNALD0C · Aug 30th, 2008, 03:23 PM

Theres the stuff from Lush Cosmetics thats called Ocean Salt, its a sea salt exfoliator that has vodka in it. To me it really burned and stung my face, which is normally what astringents do. So it might work? I just dont want to smell like an alcoholic walking around during the day ;P

Dont put the stuff on your face, its a waste. Drink it =]

Demosthenes · Aug 30th, 2008, 04:03 PM

I guess it would theoretically work, but it might be too harsh for the skin when it's undiluted. Maybe mix it with water until you have the right balance? Plus, the smell's really strong, and a simple face wash may not get rid of it.

I think buying a cheap drugstore astringent would be a better option than vodka.

ProfNot · Aug 30th, 2008, 10:04 PM

I agree with the other gals. Vodka is way too acidic to use on skin.

But vodka is great for diluting essential oil to cologne or toilet water. It has a milder scent than rubbing alcohol.

Never apply cologne or toilet water directly to your skin, regardless of what product diluted the scent. Perfume is OK, though.

Have you ever seen older ladies with a light area of skin on their necks or wrists? Sort of like a light birthmark? That is almost always due to applying cologne or toilet water directly to the skin over several years. I spray mine on my hair.

VuittonsLover · Aug 31st, 2008, 12:11 AM

haha. wow i thought I posted this i the beauty bar. I am sorry.

MJDaisy · Aug 31st, 2008, 02:41 AM

i never would put vodka on my face....i'd just get a strong astringent.

amanda · Aug 31st, 2008, 09:47 AM

I'd just get a regular astringent. Cheap vodka has so many impurities and extra chemicals in it (that's what makes for an evil hangover), and expensive vodka is....well, expensive, so I doubt it would save money.

QueenOfDa702 · Aug 31st, 2008, 10:10 AM

I have some Grey Goose in the freezer..Im totally going to try it on my face lmao! Ill report back when I try it. Even though I know I will just stick to what I use now, it would still be a fun experiment.

jillybean307 · Aug 31st, 2008, 10:43 AM

LOL, one of my friends in Moscow and I had this discussion over the summer. Her family uses vodka for EVERYTHING! Their faces, cleaning their computers, they put it in a spray bottle for cleaning furniture-I was amazed at the list.

I wouldn't put straight vodka on your face. Too acidic. I do use that Ocean Salt face scrub that someone else mentioned. It's awesome!

VuittonsLover · Aug 31st, 2008, 01:41 PM

JillyBean. thats funny. Leave it to the russians. (i am part russian btw..lol)

.... I think I may just for fun. make a large Martini tonight and put some on my face....lol

I will let you guys know how it goes. ;-)

Pursegrrl · Aug 31st, 2008, 01:59 PM

I agree it would be too harsh...I'll stick with it in my martinis/bloody marys!!

surferchick2 · Aug 31st, 2008, 10:39 PM

If I want to sanitize my hands, it works well to kill bacteria. But I make sure I rinse it off then apply a good handcream. Not sure if I'd use it on my face though, and definitely not if you're using any strong exfoliating topicals. Ouch.

Aug 30th, 2008, 01:07 PM	#1
VuittonsLover Cartier Crazy	Vodka as an Astringent? Has anyone ever used vodka as an astringent. I had heard this is a great alternative to expensive brands.... and now I am watching Mommie Dearest and Joan Crawford just used it. Anyone know...? I imagine it would do wonders for the pores. __________________

Aug 30th, 2008, 01:14 PM	#2
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Aug 30th, 2008, 01:15 PM	#3
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Aug 30th, 2008, 03:21 PM	#4
illinirdhd Sofa King Hooked Location: Las Vegas, NV	Cristina, you're my kind of girl! That's exactly what was missing from my bagel with smoked salmon this morning! __________________

Aug 30th, 2008, 03:23 PM	#5
REYNALD0C Is a MAN, man. Location: Soul California	Theres the stuff from Lush Cosmetics thats called Ocean Salt, its a sea salt exfoliator that has vodka in it. To me it really burned and stung my face, which is normally what astringents do. So it might work? I just dont want to smell like an alcoholic walking around during the day ;P Dont put the stuff on your face, its a waste. Drink it =] __________________ my boyfriend wears the pants i TELL him to wear.

Aug 30th, 2008, 04:03 PM	#6
Demosthenes Member	I guess it would theoretically work, but it might be too harsh for the skin when it's undiluted. Maybe mix it with water until you have the right balance? Plus, the smell's really strong, and a simple face wash may not get rid of it. I think buying a cheap drugstore astringent would be a better option than vodka. __________________

Aug 30th, 2008, 10:04 PM	#7
ProfNot INFP	I agree with the other gals. Vodka is way too acidic to use on skin. But vodka is great for diluting essential oil to cologne or toilet water. It has a milder scent than rubbing alcohol. Never apply cologne or toilet water directly to your skin, regardless of what product diluted the scent. Perfume is OK, though. Have you ever seen older ladies with a light area of skin on their necks or wrists? Sort of like a light birthmark? That is almost always due to applying cologne or toilet water directly to the skin over several years. I spray mine on my hair.

Aug 31st, 2008, 12:11 AM	#8
VuittonsLover Cartier Crazy	haha. wow i thought I posted this i the beauty bar. I am sorry. __________________

Aug 31st, 2008, 02:41 AM	#9
MJDaisy "I'm Chuck Bass" Location: Planet Zetor	i never would put vodka on my face....i'd just get a strong astringent. __________________ enjoying my lovelies

Aug 31st, 2008, 09:47 AM	#10
amanda I Bleed Georgia Red Location: Athens, GA	I'd just get a regular astringent. Cheap vodka has so many impurities and extra chemicals in it (that's what makes for an evil hangover), and expensive vodka is....well, expensive, so I doubt it would save money. __________________ PROUD TO BE A UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA BULLDOG! Read my blog: http://graduationday.wordpress.com

Aug 31st, 2008, 10:10 AM	#11
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Aug 31st, 2008, 10:43 AM	#12
jillybean307 Wanderlust Location: Charlottesville, VA	LOL, one of my friends in Moscow and I had this discussion over the summer. Her family uses vodka for EVERYTHING! Their faces, cleaning their computers, they put it in a spray bottle for cleaning furniture-I was amazed at the list. I wouldn't put straight vodka on your face. Too acidic. I do use that Ocean Salt face scrub that someone else mentioned. It's awesome! __________________ You say "handbag addiction" like it's a bad thing. "The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it." -Albert Einstein http://www.savedarfur.org

Aug 31st, 2008, 01:41 PM	#13
VuittonsLover Cartier Crazy	JillyBean. thats funny. Leave it to the russians. (i am part russian btw..lol) .... I think I may just for fun. make a large Martini tonight and put some on my face....lol I will let you guys know how it goes. ;-) __________________

Aug 31st, 2008, 01:59 PM	#14
Pursegrrl Oh! That Joe! Location: Seattle	I agree it would be too harsh...I'll stick with it in my martinis/bloody marys!!

Aug 31st, 2008, 10:39 PM	#15
surferchick2 Member	If I want to sanitize my hands, it works well to kill bacteria. But I make sure I rinse it off then apply a good handcream. Not sure if I'd use it on my face though, and definitely not if you're using any strong exfoliating topicals. Ouch.