Hailing from South Africa, Rooibos is a member of the legume family and a powerful herb. It’s what gives this tea it’s reddish blush color. And thanks to its many proven health benefits, it should be part of your beauty regime, too. The gentle Rooibos tea will improve your complexion from the inside out.

Rooibos isn’t technically a tea. It’s an herb and because it has zero calories and no caffeine, you can drink it frequently and whenever you like – your skin and hair will thank you.

Rooibos is loaded with many key minerals for healthy hair. Zinc, calcium, copper and potassium promote hair growth by strengthening hair fibers and by removing dead skin cells from hair follicles.

For fresh and younger-looking skin, rooibos tea has you covered, too. It contains alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), and at first, that might not sound too impressive. After all, you’ve probably seen AHA in many skin care products since it’s an anti-aging compound. But even though AHA is a common ingredient in skincare products, it’s rare to find it in foods.

And according to Dr. Axe, it’s best to get this type of acid from natural food sources. So, why not give your skin a safe and healthy boost of AHA with a warm cup of rooibos tea?

Rooibos also has 50 times more antioxidants than green tea, making it a powerful drink to fight against free radicals, which wreak havoc in the skin and lead to more wrinkles. These  antioxidants can also protect hair follicles from free radical damage so your tresses are full, shiny and strong.