About rooibos

The power of rooibos

In every Dore product, one ingredient is central: rooibos. And that is of course not without reason. We combine centuries-old South African knowledge with contemporary research.

What is rooibos?

The operation

Sun exposure, air pollution, air conditioning, poor diet, stress: your skin has to endure a lot every day. The thin leaves of rooibos also face a challenge: the hot, dry South African summer. Fortunately, nature has come up with a solution for that. The leaves contain a high level of antioxidants that work as protection.

Scientific research shows that the protective effect of antioxidants not only works for the leaves, but also for your skin. The natural effect of antioxidants protects your skin from damage by free radicals. The antioxidants in rooibos protect, help to restore your skin and have a soothing effect. Exactly how nature intended it!

The roots

The roots of rooibos and the use of rooibos lie literally and figuratively in South Africa, in the Cedar Mountains in the Western Cape province to be precise. This is the only place in the world where the rooibos plant grows in nature, nourished by the clean air and the pure water of mountain streams.

The power of rooibos has been used by the local population for thousands of years. For example, a rooibos bath is an age-old remedy to soothe the skin of babies. Generation after generation, the knowledge about this powerful, natural antioxidant booster is passed on and expanded.

Rooibos is known for its skin-friendly properties:
•Rooibos is packed with polyphenols, which act as powerful antioxidants. They help protect your skin from harmful free radicals that damage skin cells and cause premature aging.
• Rooibos contains a special enzyme called superoxide dismutase. This enzyme is known for its ability to effectively reduce wrinkles and stimulate the production of healthy skin cells, making your skin look more youthful.
• The high flavonoid content in Rooibos can help improve sensitive skin. In addition, the natural properties of Rooibos have also been shown to help fight blemishes, leaving your skin looking clear and healthy.

How rooibos is made

The harvest

Rooibos is harvested in the heat of the day, when the antioxidant content is at its peak. The leaves then go through various steps so that the final extract is suitable for skin care products. This process is the result of close collaboration between Cape scientists and rooibos growers. The sharing of knowledge and many studies have led to a series of breakthroughs. For example, the new, unfermented method ensures a much higher antioxidant content and a more powerful natural extract.

The extract

Research shows that up to 70% of antioxidants are lost during fermentation. By using fresh, unfermented leaves as a basis, we speak of a green rooibos extract. The second breakthrough ensured an even deeper effect of rooibos. When the green rooibos extract is soluble in oil, it ensures that the antioxidants penetrate the skin best, which in turn ensures the best result.

The products

Dore is the first Dutch skincare brand to launch skincare products with green rooibos extract as the main ingredient. The age-old and modern knowledge from South Africa comes together with our own research in a Belgian laboratory. There we developed the unique formulas of our products and we ensure that you too can benefit and enjoy the special effects of rooibos. Of course, we always stay close to the roots and we buy the green rooibos extract at the source, at Rooibos LTD in South Africa.