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Gary Goldfaden, M.D., who has practiced dermatology for 40 years, has become a true believer in the power of red tea. That is why he is bringing the ingredient to skin care with the launch of a preventative and restorative line, called Goldfaden.
Goldfaden was searching for a topical antiaging, antioxidant ingredient and discovered the benefits found in red tea — also known as rooibos — from his mother-in-law, who stocked boxes of the tea in her cupboard. He later learned that she had discovered this traditional secret through her South African caretaker, who used the ingredient for its nutrients and antioxidant benefits.
"It is proven that red tea had more than twice the antioxidant benefits of green tea," said Goldfaden, who founded the family-run business now run by his son Robert, the chief executive officer, and daughter Lisa, director of marketing. "Not only does it have extremely high levels of antioxidants compared to green tea, but it has one of the most potent of all antioxidants called super oxide dismutase. It's something in tea that acts as a protective barrier against environmental damage and free radicals. Once you pass the age of 25, the amount starts depleting, so it needs to be added externally."

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Labels: Anti-oxidant, red tea, rooibos, skincare