Skin Conditioning
SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE ROOT CELL EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Plant-cell-culture extract of comfrey root. Soothing allantoin and rosmarinic acid; safer than crude root since cell culture limits hepatotoxic alkaloids. Avoid on broken skin.
Function
Skin benefits
- Source of allantoin and rosmarinic acid
- Skin soothing and conditioning
- Standardized cell-culture extract — controlled composition
- Reduces hepatotoxic-PA risk vs whole comfrey root
Known concerns
- Whole comfrey root contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids (hepatotoxic)
- EU restricts comfrey root extracts; only PA-free or alkaloid-controlled forms acceptable
- Avoid on broken or compromised skin
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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