Elder Flower

AKA: Elderflower, Sambucus nigra flower, Elder blossom

Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

Elder Flower is a cosmetic ingredient.

Plant Part

Flower

Form

Powder

Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Traditional Use

Used in European traditional medicine and skincare for centuries to soothe inflammation and promote skin clarity. Popular in medieval and Victorian beauty preparations as a gentle skin tonic.

EWG

CIR

Safe

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Sensitivity

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Sambucus Nigra Elder Flower Extract

Environmental Working Group (EWG)

EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database

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Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR