The Power of Comfrey in Skin Repair

When I started researching ingredients to support dry, stressed, or reactive skin, comfrey kept coming up. At first, it wasn’t one of those trendy ingredients I heard people talk about — but the more I looked into it, the more I realised how special it really is.

Comfrey has been used for centuries to help the skin heal itself — gently, quietly, and naturally. And once I tried it in a formula, I could feel the difference. That deep, comforting softness. That sense that your skin is finally being looked after.

If you’ve never heard of comfrey before, let me introduce you. It might just be the ingredient your skin’s been missing.

So, what is comfrey?

Comfrey is a leafy plant that’s traditionally used to support healing — especially for skin that’s been scraped, cracked, or irritated. In skincare, we use comfrey leaf extract, which is rich in a compound called allantoin.

Allantoin is known for its ability to support cell regeneration and soothe damaged or compromised skin. It helps soften rough texture, reduce irritation, and give your skin a smoother, more supple feel.

It’s the kind of ingredient that’s especially helpful when your skin feels worn out — whether from the weather, friction, or everyday dryness.

Why it’s amazing for dry, flaky, or sensitive skin

Comfrey isn’t flashy — but it’s reliable. It quietly supports your skin in doing what it already knows how to do: repair itself.

Here’s what it can help with:

• Softening dry, cracked areas (like elbows, heels, or hands)

• Soothing rough, post-shave skin

• Reducing redness or irritation

• Speeding up recovery after minor skin flare-ups

• Improving the look and feel of textured or flaky skin

If your skin often feels raw or fragile — or if you’ve ever over-exfoliated, over-washed, or just had a patch of skin that wouldn’t settle — comfrey can help restore that balance gently.

Why it’s in our Restore Cleansing Melt

For me, this product isn’t just showing cleansing, it’s about comforting the skin, especially when it feels reactive or worn out after a long day. That’s why comfrey is one of the key ingredients in our Restore Cleansing Melt.

This isn’t your typical cleanser. It’s designed to gently melt away the day, makeup, sunscreen, stress while treating your skin with the same care you’d give during a moisturising step. Comfrey works alongside soothing blue tansy and arnica, to help calm irritation, support repair, and leave your skin feeling soft, supple, and cared for.

If you’ve ever used a cleanser that left your skin tight, dry, or stripped, this is the opposite. Shop Restore Cleansing Melt