Elderberry
AKA: Sambucus nigra berry, Elder berry extract, Black elderberry
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Elderberry is a cosmetic ingredient.
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.
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Traditional Use
Used in traditional European and Indigenous medicine for immune support and skin health. Rich in anthocyanins, it was incorporated into historical skincare preparations for its antioxidant properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Sambucus Nigra (Elderberry) Fruit Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Antigenotoxic and cosmetic potential of elderberry (Sambucus nigra) extract: protection against oxidative DNA damage.
Gonçalves S, Peixoto F, da Silveria TFF, Barros L, Gaivão I
Food & function, 2024
Antigenotoxic and cosmetic potential of elderberry (Sambucus nigra) extract: protection against oxidative DNA damage.
Gonçalves S, Peixoto F, da Silveria TFF, Barros L, Gaivão I
Food & function, 2024
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR