Elder Flower
AKA “Elderflower, Sambucus nigra flower, elder blossom”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Elder flower
AKA: Elderflower, Sambucus nigra flower, Elder blossom
Ingredient · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Elder Flower is a cosmetic ingredient.
Plant Part
Flower
Form
Powder
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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.
Traditional Use
Used in European traditional medicine and skincare for centuries to soothe inflammation and promote skin clarity. Popular in medieval and Victorian beauty preparations as a gentle skin tonic.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sensitivity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR