Sambucus Nigra Fruit Juice
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Juice
SAM
8/10
Concern level
High concern
Juice expressed from black elderberry fruit. In cosmetics it is typically used as a humectant-supporting botanical water phase ingredient and for its polyphenol/anthocyanin antioxidant profile. It is generally mild, but performance and color can vary with cultivar, processing, and preservation. ([ies-ows.jrc.ec.europa.eu](https://ies-ows.jrc.ec.europa.eu/efdac/download/Atlas/pdf/Sambucus_nigra.pdf?utm_source=openai))
Pore-clogging
Non-comedogenic
Pregnancy
Safe
Regulatory
No data
Benefits
HealingMoisturizingSoothing
Chemical Properties
pH Range
3.00 - 5.50Typical Concentration
1.00% - 100.00%CAS Number: 84603-58-7
Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin7/10
oily skin6/10
sensitive skin7/10
acne prone7/10
mature skin8/10
normal skin8/10
Interactions
incompatible with: none known in a clinically important cosmetic sense, formulation-preservation system should be compatible with fruit-derived materials
Risks & Warnings
Generally low risk, but as a fruit juice it can contribute to microbial load if not adequately preserved. Botanicals may also cause occasional sensitivity in very reactive skin. ([ies-ows.jrc.ec.europa.eu](https://ies-ows.jrc.ec.europa.eu/efdac/download/Atlas/pdf/Sambucus_nigra.pdf?utm_source=openai))
Vegan Cruelty-Free
