Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract

What this ingredient generally does

An extract of elderberries that works as an astringent, meaning it has a tightening effect on the skin surface. On labels it may also appear under its plant name, Sambucus nigra.

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Published formulations that list this ingredient

These are the formulations currently published in the SPF Scout catalog whose stored ingredient declaration includes this ingredient. It is not a list of every product on the market, and the order carries no meaning.

• Conopco d/b/a/ Unilever Shea Moisture

  SPF 30 as labeled · U.S. formulation

• Distribuidora Comercial Jafra, S.A. de C.V. Jafra Sun body protector sunscreen broad spectrum SPF 50

  SPF 50 as labeled · U.S. formulation

• Distribuidora Comercial Jafra, S.A. de C.V. JAFRA SUN Body Sunscreen BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 50 WATER RESISTANT 40 MINUTES

  SPF 50 as labeled · U.S. formulation

• Distribuidora Comercial Jafra, S.A. de C.V. JAFRA SUN Facial Sunscreen BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 50 WATER RESISTANT 40 MINUTES

  SPF 50 as labeled · U.S. formulation

• Science of Skincare LiProtect SPF 35

  SPF 35 as labeled · U.S. formulation

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Ingredient names, CAS numbers and recorded functions come from SPF Scout’s curated ingredient dictionary, grounded in CosIng, the European Commission’s Cosmetic Ingredient Database. Content © European Union, reused with acknowledgement.

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