Issue #3: The Next Generation of Comfrey Oil
BEHIND-THE-SCENES: THE NEXT GENERATION OF NATURAL AF COMFREY OIL
We might have to host an intervention for Isaac. Between the plants, the oils, the glass containers, and his mission to resurrect archaic extraction techniques that have been long forgotten, the man has a problem — he can’t leave a good thing alone.
Lucky for you, that's the kind of problem that pays off, because our products just keep getting better! We’re introducing what we’re calling ‘Comfrey 2.0’, a full-spectrum comfrey extract made with a hybrid extraction method that combines the best of alcohol, water, and oil extraction methods.
First, we lightly moisten crushed comfrey leaf and root with organic alcohol, then seal it in a large vessel for 24 hours. This lets the alcohol penetrate and open up the cell membranes, priming the plant matter for oil extraction. Next, we soak it in gently heated organic olive oil and stir for a couple of hours — fast enough to work efficiently, gentle enough to protect the delicate plant nutrients and oils.
With comfrey specifically, this hybrid method lets us pull out something that most comfrey oil infusions miss entirely: allantoin. This naturally occurring compound is one of the reasons comfrey has been prized for centuries as a herbal powerhouse. It calms inflammation, helps skin retain moisture, and supports faster tissue repair by encouraging cell regeneration. (Stay tuned for a full blog article on allantoin coming soon!)
To see Isaac in action (aka ‘mad scientist mode’ 👨🏻🔬🤪) and how our comfrey extract has evolved, check out our post on Instagram.
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At Natural ArtForm, we love bringing you the very best from our alchemy kitchen to provide you with outstanding value, results, and amazing health and vitality. And speaking of what's cooking: we've got a HUGE update to our products coming very soon that we are SO excited to share with you. Keep your eyes peeled for that announcement coming soon!
Most people see ‘shea butter’ on an ingredient list and assume it’s all the same. We did too, until all of our suppliers were out of raw shea butter and we were forced to replace it with refined shea butter in one of our batches.
What should’ve been a simple ingredient swap turned into a 12-hour problem in the kitchen, followed by a final product that didn’t feel quite right. In our latest article, we break down what refining takes out of shea butter, why it affected the formula so much, and why we’ll choose raw over refined every single time.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE →
WHAT WE’RE LOVING THIS WEEK
We had the pleasure of being placed next to Mr Staple at Murwillumbah Farmers Market last week and boy, were we blown away by his crunchy chilli oil! Made with REAL ingredients and nothing artificial, free of seed oils and gluten, handmade in small batches (just like us!), AND bloody delicious — it’s an all-round winner in our books. If you love flavour and spice as much as we do, this chilli oil is indeed a kitchen staple and an absolute must-have!
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OUR MOST TALKED ABOUT PRODUCT RIGHT NOW
NOMAD ULTRA (Formerly ALLEVIATE PRO) is quickly becoming the most popular product in our range – and once you’ve tried it on you’ll know why. At a recent market, we had an existing customer sell it to a new customer at our stall with one simple line: "I thought it was a bit expensive, but then I put it on. It's worth every cent." If you haven't tried it yet, grab a jar for yourself (or someone who needs it) and thank us later!
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