Rooibos Tea Benefits to the Skin

Rooibos Tea is an herb native to South Africa is known for its wonderful anti-aging effects mainly because it has the advantage of containing minerals and powerful antioxidants.

Studies have shown that Rooibus contains a powerful antioxidant thought to retard aging and Quercetin; which is believed to have potent anti-inflammatory properties.   Research has found that the polyphenol content in Rooibos is similar to green tea which helps protect the body from free radical damage.

Internally, Rooibos has been found to be helpful with general health problems as it can help relieve digestive problems, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and constipation. Having a calming effect it also helps with irritability, insomnia and depression.

Externally, Rooibos offers help for those who suffer with acne by both drinking the tea and applying it to their skin to help decrease the amount of breakouts.  And because Rooibos is so rich with the enzyme “superoxide dismutase”, which is necessary for the production of healthy skin-producing cells, it is perfect for combating the signs of aging by neutralizing the free radicals that cause wrinkles.