🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
An extract originally from the comfrey plant. It is a keratolytic, meaning it increases the water content of cells while promoting gentle shedding of dead skin.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Extremely soothing, protects the skin from drying out, and helps heal minor irritations.
💡 Pro Tip
You will often find this at the bottom of ingredient lists. Even at 0.5%, it is highly effective at preventing irritation from other active ingredients.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It’s just a cheap filler ingredient.
The Science
It is an FDA-approved skin protectant used heavily in burn units and severe eczema creams.
