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Sambucus nigra (Elderberry) fruit extract
AKA “Elderberry Fruit Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Sambucus nigra (Elderberry) fruit extract
AKA: Elderberry Fruit Extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Elderberry extract helps tighten and refine skin with its natural astringent properties, leaving a fresh, balanced complexion.
Family
Viburnaceae
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84603-58-7
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Tightens Pores
Locks In Moisture
Wound Healing
Tightens and tones pores
Traditional Use
Elderberry has been used in European traditional medicine since antiquity for immune support and skin health. The fruit was traditionally applied to skin in folk remedies for inflammation and was brewed into tonics for overall wellness.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR