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Also known as black elderberry; Has potent antioxidant properties; Shown to have skin-soothing effects; Helps defend skin against environmental factors Key benefits: Anti-Aging, Soothing.

Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract

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Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract is an extract of the berries of the Elder, Sambucus nigra L., Caprifoliaceae

Purpose

Also known as black elderberry, this shrub-growing berry has potent antioxidant and skin-soothing properties.

Rating

BEST

Category

Antioxidant, Plant Extracts

INCI Purpose

ASTRINGENT

Benefits

Anti-Aging — Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Soothing — Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

Alternative Names

At a Glance

Also known as black elderberry

Has potent antioxidant properties

Shown to have skin-soothing effects

Helps defend skin against environmental factors

Article

Sambucus nigra fruit extract, also known as black elderberry, is a dark purple to black shrub-growing berry. It has potent antioxidant properties due to the flavonoid and various polyphenol compounds naturally present in the fruit.

Elderberry also has remarkable skin-soothing effects and can help defend skin’s appearance from environmental pollutants.

See: Sambucus Nigra, Black Elderberry, Sambucus Cerulea, Sambucus Nigra Extract, Elderberry

References

Molecules, October 2018, ePublication International Journal of Molecular Sciences, March 2017, ePublication Food Chemistry, February 2016, pages 142-148 Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, September 2010, issue 18, pages 10, 143-10, 146 Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, December 2004, issue 26, pages 7, 846-7, 856