Aspalathus linearis (Rooibos) leaf extract
AKA: Rooibos Tea, Rooibos Leaf Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
African Botanical
Extract
Clean
Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Subshrub or shrub
Climate
Subtropical
Form
Liquid
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.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Anti-Aging Benefits
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
A caffeine-free herbal tea from South Africa traditionally consumed for general wellness and used topically for skin irritation and inflammation. The plant's use in skincare modernized in the 1990s when its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties were scientifically documented.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR