Elder Flower

AKA: Elderflower, Sambucus nigra flower, Elder blossom

Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

OriginNative to Croatia. Derived from the flowers of Sambucus nigra, a shrub native to Europe and Western Asia. Extracted through water infusion or solvent extraction of dried or fresh flower buds.

Elder Flower is a cosmetic ingredient.

Plant Part

Flower

Form

Powder

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Sensitivity

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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.

Sambucus Nigra Elder Flower Extract

Environmental Working Group (EWG)

EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database

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EWG

CIR

Safe

Pregnancy

Yes

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR