Quick answer

Plant extract that’s also known as Rooibos; Contains aspalathin, an antioxidant unique to Aspalathus linearis; Assists skin in protecting itself from pro-aging damage; Exhibits skin-soothing benefits Key benefits: Anti-Aging, Soothing.

Aspalathus Linearis Extract

Updated

Aspalathus Linearis Extract is an extract of the whole plant, Aspalatus linearis, Leguminosae

Purpose

Antioxidant-rich extract of the Aspalathus linearis plant that helps mitigate the damage that environmental agents, like UV rays, inflict upon skin. Exhibits soothing benefits as well.

Rating

GOOD

Category

Antioxidant, Plant Extracts

INCI Purpose

SKIN CONDITIONING

Benefits

Anti-Aging — Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Soothing — Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

Alternative Names

At a Glance

Plant extract that’s also known as Rooibos

Contains aspalathin, an antioxidant unique to Aspalathus linearis

Assists skin in protecting itself from pro-aging damage

Exhibits skin-soothing benefits

Article

Aspalathus linearis extract is a natural skin care ingredient derived from a South African plant of the same name. It works to keep skin looking youthful and healthy through its antioxidant benefits. This plant’s also known as Rooibos, with the leaves of this shrub commonly used to create herbal tea.

Aspalathus linearis produces an antioxidant-rich extract whose polyphenols assist skin in mitigating the pro-aging damage that environmental agents, like pollution and UV rays, cause. Among these helpful compounds, aspalathin is the most notable polyphenol present, since it’s only found in this plant. Much like with other antioxidant-rich extracts, this skin care ingredient should only be packaged within air-tight and light-proof containers so that it maintains its potency.

Aspalathus linearis extract also helps soothe skin, although more research is needed to conclude just how this natural ingredient does so.

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has yet to review Aspalathus linearis extract. According to ingredient suppliers, it’s formulated in cosmetics in amounts between 1% and 3% and shows antioxidant properties at just 0.1%.

See: Antioxidant

References