Body Care
Calm & Relief Body Cream
A rich body cream with arnica and comfrey extract, almond oil and shea butter.
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Comfrey
Symphytum officinale
A traditional European garden herb whose root and leaf have a long history of use in topical preparations.
What is it?
Comfrey is a perennial herb native to Europe and parts of Asia, recognisable by its broad leaves and bell-shaped flowers.
Extracts are usually made from the root or the leaf and are used externally in balms and creams.
Why we use it
Comfrey has a long tradition in European folk herbalism and remains a familiar ingredient in topical botanical preparations.
Formulators value it as a recognisable botanical with a documented history of external use.
Where it is found
On ingredient lists, look for Symphytum Officinale Root Extract or Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract.
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