Rooibos Leaf Extract
Rooibos Leaf Extract
What is Rooibos Leaf Extract?
Rooibos leaf extract is concentrated and distilled from the leaves of the South African Rooibos plant. Tea made from the Rooibos leaves has long been valued for its wonderful flavour, wide spread availability and excellent healing properties. Over the last 15 years Rooibos use has moved beyond tea. Extracts are now highly sought after for the cosmetic market because of its ability to fight aging and disease in the skin, and improve hair growth and condition.
Why use Rooibos Leaf Extract?
Rooibos is steadily increasing in popularity as scientists identify its many health and beauty benefits. It is an excellent ingredient for use in cosmetic products because:
- It has high antioxidant activity and free radical capturing properties due to the presence of nine types of flavonoids, including aspalathin.
- It contains polyphenols which act as a natural sunscreen.
- It has both anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties, both beneficial for sensitive skin.
- It is antibacterial, and highly useful in acne treatment products.
- A high concentration of Vitamin C promotes cell regeneration.
- Independent research shows that it improves hair growth and condition due to the composition of its trace minerals.
How can you benefit from Rooibos Leaf Extract?
Wrinkles and aging skin – Rooibos leaf extract is packed with antioxidant properties, including nine types of flavonoids (one of which is the unique aspalathin found nowhere else). These flavonoids protect cells from free radicals and boost cell reproduction, thereby reducing and preventing wrinkles and other signs of premature skin aging. Rooibos leaf extract also contains polyphenols, which act as a natural sunscreen further protecting your skin from aging that can arise from sun damage.
Sensitive skin – its anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties means that Rooibos skincare products are perfect for sensitive skin. They cleanse the skin without disturbing its natural pH-balance and can get rid of impurities without causing pores to become clogged.
Acne and blackheads – because of its antibacterial properties, Rooibos leaf extract is excellent for treating skin issues such as acne and blackheads, one of the most common and chronic skin problems for adolescents and young adults.
Dull skin – the high concentration of Vitamin C in Rooibos leaf extract helps to renew skin cells, which brightens your skin’s appearance. It also encourages the new production of collagen and elastin boosting the firmness and smoothness of your skin and keeping it young and healthy.
Hair loss and poor hair condition – trace minerals, such as zinc, calcium, copper and potassium found in Rooibos leaf extract also help to strengthen hair roots, boost the speed of new hair growth, decrease hair loss and improve the overall condition of your hair. It will boost shine while increasing softness in dull and tired hair.
If you have any of these concerns, or would like brighter, younger looking skin, give our products containing Rooibos leaf extract a try!
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