Rooibos
What is it?
Rooibos, Aspalathus linearis (meaning “red bush”), is a broom-like shrub that grows in South Africa.
Main Benefits:
Anti-aging, anti-oxidant, photo-protective.
More Information:
The tea has been popular in Southern Africa for generations. It is rich in polyphenols and a rare source of the dietary dihydrochalcones, aspalathin and nothofagin. Rooibos exhibits potent antioxidant and antimutagenic activities in vitro, as well as immune-modulating and chemo-preventive activity. While scientific evidence of skin anti-aging benefits of rooibos is limited, there is plenty of studies showing health benefits of the tea, as well as antioxidant and free-radical scavenging (protective) activities of the rooibos flavonoids in vitro.
Scientific reference:
Chuarienthong P, Lourith N, Leelapornpisid P. Clinical efficacy comparison of anti-wrinkle cosmetics containing herbal flavonoids.Int J Cosmet Sci. 2010 Apr;32(2):99-106.
Magcwebeba TU, Swart P, Swanevelder S, Joubert E, Gelderblom WC. In Vitro Chemopreventive Properties of Green Tea, Rooibos and Honeybush Extracts in Skin Cells. Molecules. 2016 Nov 25;21(12):1622.
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