South Africa’s harsh sun, dry winters and humid summers ask a lot of our skin. Annique has spent more than five decades building skin care rituals around one powerful local ingredient — Rooibos — and its antioxidant-rich cousin, Green Rooibos. Both are packed with polyphenols and flavonoids that help protect skin from free radical damage, calm irritation and support the skin’s natural barrier. Below is a simple, effective daily routine, plus how to adapt it to your specific skin type.

**The Golden Rule: Cleanse Once a Day, At Night**

Annique’s approach differs from the “cleanse twice a day” habit many of us grew up with. At night your skin needs a proper reset from sweat, make-up, pollution and dirt, so a full cleanse before bed gives your skin a clean slate to absorb treatment products. Cleansing again in the morning can strip natural oils and disrupt the skin barrier, leading to dryness or irritation. Instead, rinse your face each morning with lukewarm water infused with Rooibos tea (a strong cup of Rooibos diluted into your wash basin water), then move straight into your treatment and moisturising steps.

**The Everyday Routine (All Skin Types)**

1. **Rinse or Cleanse** – Rooibos-infused water in the morning; a full cleanse with the product suited to your skin type at night.
2. **Treat** – Apply a serum or treatment product from the Forever Young Anti-Ageing or Essense ranges while skin is still slightly damp.
3. **Moisturise** – Press in the day or night moisturiser suited to your skin type.
4. **Freshen** – Follow with a toning freshener to balance and refine.
5. **Protect** – Finish your morning routine with a Rooibos sunscreen.

**Routine by Skin Type**

*Normal & Combination Skin – Hydrafine Range*

Balanced skin still needs daily care, and combination skin (oily T-zone, drier cheeks) needs products that hydrate without clogging pores. The Hydrafine Gentle Gel Cleanser combines Green Rooibos with Marinematt to absorb excess oil and Lamesoft to replenish moisture, all in a sulphate-free, SLS-free formula. Follow with the Hydrafine Skin Refining Freshener, then the Hydrafine Moisturiser by day and Hydrafine Night Cream (now boosted with niacinamide and squalane) at night.

*Oily & Problem Skin – Face Facts Range*

Ideal for teens, young adults and anyone dealing with excess oil or breakouts. The Face Facts Gel Cleanser uses Green Rooibos, tea tree oil, witch hazel and natural fruit acids to deep-cleanse, control shine and gently exfoliate without over-drying — used once daily, at night. Follow with the Face Facts Moisturiser SPF 8 by day, and treat blemishes as needed with the Face Facts Spotless Pimple Treatment.

*Dry, Dehydrated & Mature Skin – LUCID Range*

Annique’s best-selling moisturiser range, formulated for dry skin and South Africa’s harsh climate. Cleanse with the Lucid Cleanser, then press in the Lucid Moisturiser for Dry Skin (or Lucid Night Cream after dark) — both built on macadamia nut oil, Green Rooibos extract and pre/probiotics for deep, lasting hydration. Add the Lucid Freshener to balance, and for an extra hydration boost, layer the Hyaluronic Acid³ Serum underneath before moisturising.

*Sensitive & Reactive Skin – Essense Sensi Crème*

For skin that reacts to hormonal changes, weather, or harsh products, the Essense Sensi Crème (Rooibos extract and macadamia nut oil) can temporarily replace your cleanser, moisturiser and night cream for 10–14 days to recondition and calm skin, before gradually reintroducing your normal routine one product at a time.

**Boost Any Routine**

Whatever your skin type, these can be layered in for extra results:
– **Essense Skin Detox Serum** – for a deeper treatment step after cleansing
– **Forever Young Revitalising Cream** – for anti-ageing support and rejuvenation
– **Miracle Tissue Oil** – for extra nourishment on very dry areas or as a hair and nail treatment

**Why Rooibos Works**

Green Rooibos in particular is prized for its antioxidant strength — it helps neutralise free radical damage from sun and pollution, soothes redness and inflammation, and supports the skin’s own defence and repair processes. Combined with proven actives like niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and macadamia nut oil, Annique’s ranges pair local botanical heritage with modern skin science.

*Not sure which range is right for you? Get in touch with your Annique Rooibos Consultant for a personalised skin type assessment.*