murphyElderberry
AKA: Sambucus nigra berry, Elder berry extract, Black elderberry
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Croatia. Derived from elderberries (Sambucus nigra) of the Adoxaceae family, primarily cultivated in Croatia and Europe. Extracted through solvent extraction or maceration of the berries to concentrate bioactive compounds.
Elderberry is a cosmetic ingredient.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
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.
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
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