Organic Comfrey Glycerol Extract

Product Benefits

• Great for soothing the skin

• Contains rosmarinic acid, known for its skin-soothing properties

• Helping to calm irritated skin

• Suitable for eczema-prone skin

• Suitable for psoriasis-prone skin

• Helps reduce the appearance of redness

• Supports a calm and balanced complexion

• Moisturises and nourishes dry skin

• Helps improve the appearance of skin texture

• COSMOS-certified

• Vegan and cruelty-free

Product Description

Organic Comfrey Glycerol Extract is a highly effective botanical ingredient designed to deliver dual skin benefits by combining organic comfrey leaf extract with a base of glycerin. Extracted through a gentle process that retains the integrity of the active constituents, this extract is a beige to dark brown, clear liquid with a mild herbal scent and excellent humectant properties. The extract contains rosmarinic acid, which contributes to its skin-soothing effects.

Glycerin is well known for attracting moisture from the environment and locking it into the skin, while the organic comfrey leaf delivers allantoin, a compound known for its skin-conditioning and soothing abilities. This makes it an ideal ingredient for products targeting dry, flaky, or redness-prone skin, and its properties further support relief for irritated or sensitive skin.

Used as a topical preparation in various water-based formulations, Organic Comfrey Glycerol Extract contributes both soothing and moisturising benefits without the sticky residue often associated with pure glycerin. It can help support a calm and balanced complexion, making it suitable for leave-on applications in facial toners, lotions, serums, and gels. This product is intended for external use only.

Because only the comfrey leaf is used—not the root—this extract is safe when used as directed in cosmetic formulations, as root extract is avoided due to safety concerns in cosmetic applications. It is sterilised through fine filtration, eliminating the need for preservatives in its raw state. However, finished cosmetic products should still include appropriate preservation systems.

Why Use Comfrey Leaf in Skincare?

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) has long been appreciated in the cosmetic world for its naturally occurring allantoin, a compound that promotes skin softness and smoothness. Comfrey leaf also contains rosmarinic acid, which supports its skin-calming properties. When extracted into glycerin, the synergy of these ingredients makes this a versatile component for:

• Hydrating facial mists

• Redness-reducing toners benefits for sensitive or irritated skin

• Balancing serums for combination skin

• Comforting post-sun gels

• Gentle daily moisturisers

Applications in Natural Skincare

This extract is perfect for modern natural skincare products that aim to provide results without synthetic additives. It is ideal for use in topical preparations designed for sensitive and dry skin. Its compatibility with water-based formulas makes it easy to incorporate into:

• ECOCERT or COSMOS natural skincare lines

• Vegan and cruelty-free ranges

• Mild products for sensitive, dry, or irritated skin

How to use it

• Use 3% to 6% in water-based products. It cannot be used in oil-only formulations.

Skin Care

• High carbohydrate content plants like comfrey are very soothing to the skin. It has moisture-retaining properties, which are boosted by the glycerin.
  
  
• Ideal to use in foot creams due to its moisturising and soothing abilities.
  
  
• An excellent ingredient to add to anti-wrinkle formulations in masks, serums, creams, gels, and lotions.
  
  
• Very hydrating to add to after-sun products, where it will keep the skin moisturised.

• Very good to use in hand creams.
  
  
• Add to soothing gels and lotions, and it is also suitable for acne-prone skin.
  
  
• It is a good replacement for glycerin in creams and lotions for sensitive skin, as it has the same moisturising properties.
  
  
• As it is water soluble, it is a great addition to toners and facial spritzes, especially for sensitive skin.
  
  
• Ideal in an after-shave spray.

 Hair Care

• Add it to shampoos, conditioners, and hair packs. Beneficial for an oily scalp.