Ingredient

sambucus nigra fruit extract

Low risk

FunctionBotanical

What it is — Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract (INCI of the same name), from elderberry, is a plant-derived botanical rich in naturally occurring antioxidant compounds.

What it does — It is used to help defend against everyday oxidative stress and to support a conditioned, healthy-looking surface.

Typical use — It appears in antioxidant serums, essences, creams and masks, usually as a supporting botanical.

Who it suits / good to know — Generally suitable for most skin types, and often chosen for antioxidant-forward routines. As with any botanical, composition can vary with source and processing.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: a botanical extract that is generally well tolerated. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test first if you have plant sensitivities.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk - botanical extract/water, generally well tolerated.
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Not currently in any DHALIORA product.

How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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