SAMBUCUS NIGRA FRUIT EXTRACT
SAMBUCUS NIGRA FRUIT EXTRACT, also called elderberry fruit extract, comes from the berries of Sambucus nigra L., the black elder. The name on an ingredient list refers to a botanical extract made from the fruit, rather than from the flower, leaf, or another part of the plant.
SAMBUCUS NIGRA FRUIT EXTRACT: what it is
SAMBUCUS NIGRA FRUIT EXTRACT, also called elderberry fruit extract, comes from the berries of Sambucus nigra L., the black elder. The name on an ingredient list refers to a botanical extract made from the fruit, rather than from the flower, leaf, or another part of the plant.
That distinction matters because the same species can yield ingredients from different plant parts. Elderberry fruit extract specifically denotes the berries, so it should not be confused with elderflower ingredients that may appear in a different formulation.
SAMBUCUS NIGRA FRUIT EXTRACT: what it does in cosmetics
In cosmetics, elderberry fruit extract is used as an astringent. In practical terms, astringency refers to a superficial contracting action on the skin, which can contribute to a firmer-feeling finish and a less heavy feel when the product is applied.
Research on elderberry extracts includes laboratory experiments, but that is not the same as a topical test in people. One study of fruit extract examined blood cells exposed to oxidising agents; it does not demonstrate treatment of acne, wrinkles, dark spots, or any disease by a cosmetic product.
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