I grew up, like most South Africans, drinking rooibos tea. My fondest memory is my mom bringing me rooibos tea and toast in bed when I stayed home sick. To this day, the minute I feel a cold coming on, I make myself rooibos tea with lemon and honey.

African Extracts have harnessed the power of rooibos, which is a naturally powerful antioxidant, in their skincare range. Rooibos is naturally high in minerals such as zinc and is loaded with phytonutrients, which are naturally occurring nutrients with extraordinary healing properties found in plants. 'Phytonutrients' is the word on everyone's lips in skincare.

Not only is African Extracts rooibos naturally powerful thanks to the properties of rooibos, but it's also cruelty-free and honestly priced. Which means when you choose African Extracts Rooibos you are making the right choice for your skin, for the animals, and for local communities. Prices range from just R18,00 to R360,00 making these products affordable for anyone.

I have been using the Classic Range for the last few weeks and my two standout favorite products are:

African Extracts Rooibos Classic Refreshing Toner
Perfect for popping into my gym bag and refreshing my face after a workout. I use this in the morning and at night post-cleansing, and after a workout.

African Extracts Rooibos Classic Tissue Oil
Great as a nightly facial oil treatment to hydrate dry skin, and I love the convenient spray nozzle (no more oily hands after applying oil, spray directly onto the area).

Some of the other products I've been using from this range:

African Extracts Rooibos Classic Soothing Cleansing Lotion
I love this cleanser because; its mild, softly fragranced, and leaves my skin feeling plump and hydrated, I use it twice daily.

African Extracts Rooibos Classic Day Cream SPF 15
The day cream has all-important SPF protection and anti-ageing properties thanks to vitamin C and bio-active rooibos.