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These are the musings of Carmine Montalto, NYC-based writer, skincare junkie and brand guru. The former copywriter at Kiehl’s, Carmine has more than 25 years of experience in beauty. Through the Skincarma Blog, he puts all of his product wisdom to work demystifying the ever-evolving world of skin care. 

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PRODUCT REVIEW: MAYSAMA BEAUTY GREEN ROOIBOS PRESSED SERUM – ONE OF THE BEST ANTIOXIDANT SERUMS TO PROMOTE SKIN HEALTH

PRODUCT REVIEW: MAYSAMA BEAUTY GREEN ROOIBOS PRESSED SERUM – ONE OF THE BEST ANTIOXIDANT SERUMS TO PROMOTE SKIN HEALTH

MAYSAMA BEAUTY | GREEN ROOIBOS PRESSED SERUM

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I was having a conversation with a biologist the other day and our in-depth chat turned to the skin, skin aging, and the role that antioxidants play in skin health.

My question: Is there such a thing as too many antioxidants in a skincare routine?

While neither of us had the definitive answer, we agreed that you can’t get enough antioxidants in your skin each day. The skin will use what it needs — and it needs antioxidants in abundance.

When people ask me about my skincare essentials, I always mention the importance of a really well-formulated antioxidant serum morning and night. Even two or three of them!

There are multiple antioxidants with proven efficacy — some in the form of vitamins others botanical extracts. Among them, Vitamin C and Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) — both powerful antioxidants that protect skin from free radical damage while defending skin against aging.


What are antioxidants?

There’s an outstanding article on the importance of antioxidants from the experts on the Paula’s Choice Research Team titled, How Antioxidants Fight the Signs of Aging available here. In it, I found this:

“Antioxidants play a unique role when it comes to diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Years of environmental damage (including unprotected sun exposure—one more reason to apply that broad-spectrum sunscreen!) slowly chip away at skin’s natural ability to look and feel healthy. As this damage builds up, skin gradually loses its ability to recover and bounce back as it once did. It’s not an exaggeration to say that after years of damage, skin becomes overwhelmed, and its “look young systems” begin to slow down.

Antioxidants in skin care step in to help shield skin’s surface from further deterioration by calming stressed skin and defending against the visible effects of pollution —something all of us encounter on a daily basis.

What happens as a result of applying antioxidants to your face is truly impressive: Skin’s appearance begins to turn around! It regains a firmer feel and more even skin tone—and those wrinkles you’re probably not fond of will visibly soften.”


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I recently discovered a superb new antioxidant serum that I can’t get enough of! It’s become a daily staple in my morning routine. From indie brand Maysama, the Green Rooibos Pressed Serum is a next-level antioxidant treatment, infused with potent rooibos extract.

I first discovered rooibos tea on a trip to Cape Town, South Africa, 7-8 years ago. Sipping a hot cup of rooibos red tea in winter has been a secret pleasure of mine ever since!

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Composed of an extraordinary 85% active ingredients, the Green Rooibos Pressed Serum incorporates 1.3% pharmaceutical grade green rooibos extract as an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient. Green rooibos is a remarkable substance. Not only does it contain potent antioxidant properties, it’s also an antibacterial and a source of natural AHA’s.

Maysama didn’t stop there. The Green Rooibos Pressed Serum contains brightening complex of 3% Niacinamide, Licorice Root and Turmeric Root Extracts. Maysama’s Green Rooibos Pressed Serum is a rich, pulpy serum that feels great and melts instantly into the skin, making it easy to layer into an existing skincare routine to boost its pro-skin health benefits.

Try it! I’m confident that you’ll love it as much as I do!

SHOP THE BLOG: For a limited time, save 10% on all skin care from Maysama Beauty with code SKINCARMA10. Purchase the Maysama Green Rooibos Pressed Serum for $52.56 here.



The Ingredient List of the Maysama Green Rooibos Pressed Serum:


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