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Aspalathus linearis (Rooibos) extract
AKA “Rooibos Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Aspalathus linearis (Rooibos) extract
AKA: Rooibos Extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
African Botanical
Extract
Clean
Rooibos extract from South Africa naturally conditions and softens hair and skin, leaving it feeling smooth and nourished.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Subshrub or shrub
Climate
Subtropical
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Conditions Skin
Reduces Inflammation
Anti-Aging Benefits
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Rooibos has been used by indigenous Khoisan peoples of South Africa for centuries as a medicinal tea. Modern cosmetic use emerged in the 20th century based on its high antioxidant content and anti-inflammatory properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Irritation
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
aspalathus linearis (rooibos) extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Aspalathus Linearis [Rooibos] Leaf
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
aspalathus linearis (rooibos) extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Leaf Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Aspalathus Linearis [Rooibos] Leaf
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Metabolomic profiling of wild rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) ecotypes and their antioxidant-derived phytopharmaceutical potential.
Wilkinson C, Brooks J, Stander MA, Malgas R, Roodt-Wilding R et al.
Metabolomics : Official journal of the Metabolomic Society, 2024
Aspalathin, a key flavonoid in rooibos, restores STAT6-me...
Inyoung Yang, Na-Hee Jeong, Young-Ae Choi, Dong Kyu Choi, Hyun-Shik Lee, Taeg Kyu Kwon + 2 more
Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie, 2025
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR