A soothing, protective skin salve * preserves skin elasticity * keeps skin soft and supple * strengthens skin tissues * can be used as a joint or muscle rub We use comfrey in quite a few of our skin creams and ointments as it is fantastic for preserving the elasticity of the skin. It binds the connective tissue together, helping your skin to remain soft and supple. Comfrey extract also helps to renew & stabilise collagen, and maintain elastin, two critical proteins that support connective tissue and capillary walls. St John's Wort is also soothing to skin.