Elderflower
Elderflower is a delicate, fragrant blossom from the elder tree, widely used in British skincare and haircare for its soothing and brightening qualities. Gentle yet effective, it brings a touch of classic hedgerow beauty to modern formulas, from toners and creams to hair rinses.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, elderflower extract and distillate function primarily as soothing, conditioning and mildly astringent ingredients. Rich in flavonoids and phenolic compounds, it helps calm the skin, supports the skin’s natural moisture balance and provides a subtle brightening effect in lotions, serums, masks and hair care products.
Key benefits
- Calms and soothes sensitive or irritated skin
- Helps maintain skin moisture balance
- Gently tones and refreshes the complexion
- Imparts a delicate natural fragrance
- Conditions and softens hair
- Offers mild brightening properties
Best for
sensitive skin, dry skin, normal skin, mature skin
Where it comes from
Elderflower comes from the creamy-white blossoms of the elder tree (Sambucus nigra), a common wild shrub native to the British countryside and across Europe.
Products with Elderflower
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Elderflower than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.
- Organic Botanic Amazonian Berry Balancing Facial Serum 30ml Organic Botanic