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Soothing / Anti-Inflammatory

Symphytum Officinale Root Extract

Often labeled as: Comfrey Root

The botanical source of Allantoin.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

An extract from the root of the Comfrey plant. It is the richest natural source of Allantoin, a compound famous for stimulating cell proliferation and deeply healing the barrier.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Heals micro-tears, intensely soothes, and acts as a mild keratolytic (smoothing agent).

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Incredible for severe winter dryness or eczema.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is toxic to the liver.

The Science

While oral consumption of certain comfrey alkaloids is debated, cosmetic topical extracts are rigorously purified and perfectly safe.