Elder Plant

A botanical constant in our formulations.

The elder plant is part of every GGs Natureceuticals formulation, used in the form best suited to each recipe.

The components used:

  • Elderberry Seed Oil (Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil)
  • Elderflower Extract (Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract)
  • Elderberry Extract (Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract)


Their activity profiles complement our synergistic formulation approach with a focus on Exposome Aging.

Did you know that the elder plant is one of Europe's oldest medicinal plants?

Elderberry Seed Oil
in Detail

  • Elderberry Seed Oil (Sambucus Nigra Oil) is rich in alpha-linolenic acid and phytosterols. Both support the skin barrier and calm reactive
    skin.
  • Its linoleic acid content contributes to ceramide synthesis and stabilizes the skin's water-binding capacity.
  • Antioxidant compounds in the oil act against free radicals. Relevant in the context of exposome-induced skin aging.
  • The fatty acid profile results in a light, fast-absorbing texture without greasy residue.

Background

Long before natural cosmetics and cosmeceuticals went their separate ways, the elder plant was both at once.

GGs Natureceuticals — Naturally informed. Scientifically elevated.

  • Elderflower Extract (Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract)contains flavonoids and phenolic acids with anti-inflammatory activity, suited to reactive skin prone to redness. A skin-soothing component in our formulations.
  • Elderberry Extract (Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract: is rich in anthocyanins with antioxidant activity. Supports the skin against oxidative stress from environmental factors such as UV radiation and air pollution. An antioxidant component in our formulations.