Sambucus nigra (Elderberry) fruit extract

AKA: European black elderberry, Elderberry Fruit Extract
Plant-Derived
Astringent
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Europe, North America. Derived from the dark purple berries of Sambucus nigra, a shrub native to Europe and North America. Extracted from the fruit through solvent extraction or maceration to concentrate the bioactive compounds.
Sambucus Nigra (Elderberry) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as astringent.
Family
Viburnaceae
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84603-58-7
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Tightens Pores
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Wound Healing
Tightens and tones pores
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EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR