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Comfrey & Aloe Skin Repair Cream

A rich, fast-absorbing cream for dry, damaged, or recovering skin, combining comfrey's traditional reputation with fresh aloe.

lotionsSkin RepairAdvanced⏱ 1 hrShelf life: 5–6 months

Benefits

Skin repairHydratingSoothing

Ingredients

  • Aloe vera gel — 80ml
  • Distilled water — 60ml
  • Emulsifying wax — 18g
  • Comfrey-infused oil — 30ml
  • Preservative — 2g

Instructions

  1. Combine aloe vera gel and distilled water for the water phase; heat to 70–75°C.
  2. Melt emulsifying wax into the comfrey-infused oil separately at the same temperature.
  3. Combine phases and blend until creamy.
  4. Cool to 40°C, then add preservative.
  5. Pour into jars.

Notes

For unbroken, closed skin only.

Interactions & contraindications

Aloe vera gel

Full profile

Pregnancy

Avoid

Topical gel use is generally fine, but oral aloe latex (the yellow sap layer, a strong stimulant laxative) is contraindicated in pregnancy — it has been linked to uterine contractions and should be avoided; purified inner-leaf gel taken orally is used more cautiously.

Breastfeeding

Avoid

Oral aloe latex is a strong stimulant laxative that can pass into milk and cause infant diarrhea/cramping — avoided while nursing; topical gel is fine.

Children

Use Caution

Topical gel is widely used and fine for minor skin irritation/burns; oral aloe (especially the latex/sap form) is not given to young children due to its strong laxative effect.

Diuretics, digoxin

Oral aloe (especially the latex) has a laxative/diuretic effect that can worsen potassium loss.

Diabetes medications

May enhance blood-sugar-lowering effects.

Distilled water

No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for Distilled water in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on Distilled water itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.

Pregnancy

Insufficient Data

No specific pregnancy safety research is documented for this herb in our references. This doesn't mean it's unsafe — it means it hasn't been well studied. Treat as unstudied and avoid unless a midwife or doctor familiar with your pregnancy advises otherwise.

Breastfeeding

Insufficient Data

No specific breastfeeding safety research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a lactation consultant, midwife, or doctor before use.

Children

Insufficient Data

No specific pediatric safety/dosage research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a pediatrician or pediatric herbalist before giving to a child.

No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Distilled water in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.

Emulsifying wax

No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for Emulsifying wax in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on Emulsifying wax itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.

Pregnancy

Insufficient Data

No specific pregnancy safety research is documented for this herb in our references. This doesn't mean it's unsafe — it means it hasn't been well studied. Treat as unstudied and avoid unless a midwife or doctor familiar with your pregnancy advises otherwise.

Breastfeeding

Insufficient Data

No specific breastfeeding safety research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a lactation consultant, midwife, or doctor before use.

Children

Insufficient Data

No specific pediatric safety/dosage research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a pediatrician or pediatric herbalist before giving to a child.

No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Emulsifying wax in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.

Comfrey-infused oil

Full profile
  • Liver or kidney disease — potentially hepatotoxic at high doses; medical supervision required

Pregnancy

Avoid

Comfrey contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids that are hepatotoxic and have caused serious liver damage (veno-occlusive disease) — contraindicated for internal use in pregnancy, and topical use on broken skin is also avoided due to systemic absorption risk.

Breastfeeding

Avoid

Pyrrolizidine alkaloid content makes comfrey contraindicated for internal use during breastfeeding; topical use should avoid broken skin and the chest area.

Children

Avoid

Contraindicated for internal use in children due to documented liver toxicity (pyrrolizidine alkaloids); topical use should be short-term and only on intact skin.

Any oral or long-term topical use

Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids linked to liver damage — internal use is not recommended; limit topical use to short courses on unbroken skin.

Preservative

No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for Preservative in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on Preservative itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.

Pregnancy

Insufficient Data

No specific pregnancy safety research is documented for this herb in our references. This doesn't mean it's unsafe — it means it hasn't been well studied. Treat as unstudied and avoid unless a midwife or doctor familiar with your pregnancy advises otherwise.

Breastfeeding

Insufficient Data

No specific breastfeeding safety research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a lactation consultant, midwife, or doctor before use.

Children

Insufficient Data

No specific pediatric safety/dosage research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a pediatrician or pediatric herbalist before giving to a child.

No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Preservative in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.