INGREDIENT FOCUS: WHAT IS SWISS COMFREY ROOT?
What is it?
… the root is turnip-like, native to Europe and the UK. Used in organic medicine and cosmetics, Swiss Comfery Root is a wonderful ingredient when it comes to natural skincare.
Also known as Symphytum Officinale Callus Culture Extract.
How can Swiss Comfrey Root help my skin?
Allantoin?
Swiss Comfrey Root contains high amounts of a substance called Allantoin. This incredible ingredient helps to promote new skin cell growth, encouraging wounds to heal quicker, reducing scarring and promote a healthy and youthful appearance to the skin.
Calming Skin Rashes
Cooling and soothing skin issues such as scratches, rashes and insect bites and stings, Swiss Comfrey Root will reduce any redness in the surrounding area, while healing irritated and inflamed skin.
Natural Astringent
Having mild astringent properties, Swiss Comfrey Root tightens, tones and shrinks open pores. It also helps to dry up and ease skin ulcers, sunburn and skin sores, making this versatile ingredient an excellent treatment for eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis.
Tannins
Found in Swiss Comfrey Root are defensive compounds known as Tannins. These naturally protect the plant, and once applied onto the skin, will protect it from bacteria and toxins from the surrounding environment.
Joint Pain Relief
Another important use of Swiss comfrey Root is that is can help to effectively reduce pain caused by conditions such as arthritis, and injuries like muscle strains and sprains.
Antioxidant & Anti-inflammatory
A substance called Rosmarinic acid is found within the Swiss Comfrey Root and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects on the skin once applied. It can also help to protect the skin from UV damage.
Vitamins & Mineral Rich
Containing vitamins A, B, and C, along with minerals such as calcium, chromium, magnesium and potassium, Swiss Comfrey Root provides much needed nourishment to the skin, helping to keep it in optimal skin health.
Which Pevonia products contain Swiss Comfrey Root?
HOME-USE PRODUCTS
Stem Cells Phyto-Elite™ Multi-Active Foaming Cleanser
A multi-active one step formula for high performing and thorough cleansing and toning. This product is the first step in the collection to normalise the activity of dermal stem cells and stimulate fibroblasts growth.
Stem Cells Phyto-Elite™ Intensive Serum
An accelerated repairing serum for signs of ageing, the Stem Cells Phyto-Elite™ serum helps to smooth and hydrate skin while improving elasticity. The serum also protects and energises skin by preserving dermal stem cells vitality and ability to renew.
Stem Cells Phyto-Elite™ Intensive Cream
This anti-ageing moisturiser smoothes fine lines and wrinkles, while rejuvenating and brightening skin tone. The Stem Cells Phyto-Elite™ Intensive Cream is the final product in the collection to apply to help restore, renew and heal ageing skin by improving epidermal density.
Stem Cells Phyto-Elite Body Corrector
Most of us have concerns when it comes to our body including cellulite, age spots, sun damage, unevenness, roughness and more. Featuring Pevonia’s unique anti-ageing blend of Argan and Comfrey Stem Cells and other contouring and de-ageing natural ingredients, you’ll notice a reduction in dimply, uneven skin and a more youthful, smoother appearance. This is a must for those who want to diminish cellulite and reveal a firmer, smoother, more youthful-looking body.
IN-SPA TREATMENTS
Stem Cells Phyto-Elite™ Freeze-Dried Face Treatment
This ground-breaking freeze-dried treatment redefines the anti-ageing facial. Infused with the first ever blend of Argan and Swiss Comfrey Stem Cells and supercharged de-agers like Collagen, Retinol, Elastin and other key actives, it starts working from the first application. Visibly reducing lines and wrinkle depth, it delivers a smoother skin surface with improved firmness, and long-term protection of the skin’s naturally repairing stem cells.
This treatment is available at Pevonia Spas throughout the UK and Ireland – visit our Find A Spa to find your nearest spa/salon.
