Repairing & Revitalizing Comfrey Macerate

Skin-repairing & nourishing comfrey macerate

Comfrey Macerate is an essential ally for those wishing to incorporate a natural skincare product into their body routine, whether for massage, cosmetic formulation or saponification. It provides soothing and revitalizing benefits, offering gentle, skin-friendly care.

Properties

✔ Muscle and Joint Support: Contributes to the well-being of muscles and joints, ideal for massage after physical activity.
✔ Skin Regeneration: Promotes cell renewal and helps maintain skin suppleness.
✔ Anti-Aging Care: Helps preserve skin elasticity and improve skin's appearance over time.

Composition

• Vegetable oil (e.g. sunflower oil): Rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins A, D and E, it nourishes and protects the skin.
• Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) leaves: Source ofallantoin, a compound recognized for its soothing and restorative benefits.

Comfrey benefits

✔ Muscle and joint comfort: Appreciated for its soothing properties, it helps relax stressed areas.
✔ Skin renewal support: Helps skin regenerate naturally, ideal for skin prone to sensitivities.
✔ Hydration and protection: Maintains skin's moisture balance and helps reinforce its natural barrier.

Use in cold saponification

✔ Addition with main oils: To be incorporated at the start of formulation for even distribution.
✔ Surgreissage: Incorporated at the end of the process to preserve its nourishing properties.
✔ Saponification index: Corresponds to that of sunflower oil(0.131).

Homemade cosmetic recipes with Comfrey Macerate:

Soothing comfrey massage oil

Ingredients:

• 100 ml Comfrey Macerate
• 10 drops peppermint essential oil (for a refreshing effect)
• 5 drops clove essential oil (to increase circulation and relieve pain)

Preparation: Mix all ingredients in a disinfected glass bottle, shake and it's ready! Use this oil to massage sore or tired areas, relieving muscle tension and joint pain.

Fortifying Comfrey Hair Mask

Ingredients:

• 50 ml Comfrey Macerate
• 1 tablespoon Hibiscus extract (to nourish and soften)
• 1 tablespoon castor oil (to strengthen roots and stimulate growth)

Preparation: Mix all ingredients in a pre-disinfected glass container until smooth. Apply the mixture to hair and scalp, leave for 30 minutes under a shower cap, then wash with your usual shampoo. This treatment helps strengthen hair and stimulate growth.

Regenerating Body Scrub with Comfrey

Ingredients:

• 100 ml Comfrey Macerate
• 150 g milk thistle peeling
• 30 ml coconut butter

Preparation: Mix Charon Marie peeling and oils in a disinfected glass container to form a scrub. In the shower, massage this scrub into the skin in circular movements to gently exfoliate and encourage skin regeneration. Rinse with lukewarm water for soft, revitalized skin.

Repairing Moisturizing Cream with Comfrey

Ingredients:

• 50 ml Comfrey Macerate
• 25 ml shea butter
• 10 ml glycerine

Preparation: Melt the shea butter in a bain-marie, then add the comfrey macerate and glycerine. Mix well and pour into a glass container with a disinfected lid, then leave to cool. Apply this cream to dry or irritated areas for deep hydration and skin repair.

These recipes based on Comfrey Macerate are perfect for integrating therapeutic and regenerating treatments into your home beauty routine. They use natural ingredients to treat muscle and joint pain, fortify the hair and strengthen the scalp.

Safety and Storage Instructions

When preparing homemade cosmetics, be sure to follow strict hygiene practices:

• Disinfection of utensils and containers: Use 70% isopropyl alcohol to disinfect all utensils and containers before use.
• Storage: Store products in a cool, dark place to preserve their quality. Validity period: approximately 12 months.

The indications and advice given above are provided for information only, based on reputable sources in aromatherapy, soap-making and phytotherapy. Under no circumstances should they be considered as medical advice. This information is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is essential to consult a health professional before using essential oils or any other product mentioned. In addition, please note that the product discussed in this context is not intended for consumption.