(Symphytum officinale) A perennial plant found in damp areas in the US and Europe, comfrey is a favorite healing plant for many skin problems. It contains allantoin, which helps stimulate the growth of new cells, and so has been used for many years externally for skin wounds. Caution: Studies conducted over recent years suggest that taking comfrey internally may lead to liver toxicity. For that reason comfrey should only be used externally.

Caffeine Free

Herbal Facial Steam - for Dry Skin

Ingredients:
3 cups distilled water
1 tsp orange flowers
1 tsp comfrey leaves
1 tsp elderflowers
1 tsp sweet almond oil (or quality vegetable oil)

Boil the water, remove from heat and add the herbs, steep covered for 5 minutes. Place the pot, uncovered, on a table surface and sit leaning over the pot. Place a towel around your head and over the pot to create a tent. Breathe deeply, relax, and allow the herbal steam to open and cleanse your pores. Steam for 10 minutes. After steaming, splash tepid water on your face, followed by cold splashes and pat dry. Follow with a moisturizer.

Please Note: The information given here has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.