How do comfrey and marsh cinquefoil differ from the usual moisturising ingredients in the formula?

The shea butter and emollients in the balm are responsible for the texture and skin comfort: they soften, reduce dryness and provide good glide during massage. These are standard moisturising and softening ingredients found in many cosmetic products.

The comfrey and marsh cinquefoil extracts perform a different function. Comfrey has long been used in the herbal tradition and is often included in body massage products — especially for the knees, elbows, back and shoulders. Marsh cinquefoil is also widely used in balms and rubs for muscles and joints. In a cosmetic product, such extracts help make massage more pleasant, and the routine itself can contribute to a feeling of relaxation where it is applied.

The formula thus combines two types of ingredients: some provide ease of application and skin care, while others create the product's characteristic “herbal” profile, typical of balms with a warming and relaxing action. This is a cosmetic product, not a medicine, so it is about sensations and care, not a therapeutic effect.