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Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Leaf Extract**

Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Leaf Extract**

SYM
3/10
Concern level
Low concern

Botanical leaf extract from comfrey, a skin-conditioning and soothing ingredient used in leave-on and rinse-off products. COSMILE Europe lists Symphytum officinale leaf extract as a skin-conditioning ingredient; comfrey is also associated with soothing/wound-care use, but the plant is known to contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which are the main safety concern. ([cosmileeurope.eu](https://cosmileeurope.eu/inci/detail/15752/symphytum-officinale-leaf-extract?utm_source=openai))

Pore-clogging
Non-comedogenic
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory
No data

Benefits

HealingSoothingSupports Barrier Function

Chemical Properties

pH Range
4.00 - 7.00
Typical Concentration
0.10% - 5.00%
CAS Number: 84696-05-9

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin7/10
oily skin5/10
sensitive skin4/10
acne prone5/10
mature skin6/10
normal skin6/10

Interactions

incompatible with: avoid with broken or abraded skin, use caution with other potentially sensitizing botanicals

Risks & Warnings

Key concern is contamination with or presence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids, a class associated with hepatotoxicity when ingested and a general toxicity concern for comfrey botanicals. Avoid use on broken or abraded skin, and avoid during pregnancy/nursing out of caution. ([pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/taxonomy/278672?utm_source=openai))

Vegan Cruelty-Free

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