Bio Elderberry Seed Oil Ultrasonically Infused with Labdanum Resin and Chamomile

Specifications

• Base oil: Elderberry — Sambucus nigra — family Viburnaceae in Kew’s current treatment; often listed as Adoxaceae in supplier documentation — seed oil.
• Resin: Labdanum — Cistus ladanifer — family Cistaceae — resin.
• Flower: Chamomile — the producer’s wording points to a Matricaria-type chamomile. Kew accepts Matricaria chamomilla, with Matricaria recutita treated as a synonym, in family Asteraceae. Confirm that this is the actual supplied species before finalising the botanical name.
• Correction required: The existing field lists the chamomile family as Lamiaceae; a Matricaria chamomile belongs to Asteraceae.
• Ingredient naming supplied by the producer: Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil, Cistus Ladanifer Resin Extract and “Matricaria Chamomile Flower Extract”. Confirm the exact species and market-compliant INCI wording in current supplier documentation.
• Process: ultrasonic maceration/infusion.
• Appearance: liquid oil.
• Country of origin stated by the producer: United States.

Aromatic Profile

A soft chamomile-floral layer resting over a warm labdanum base.

• Opening: gentle apple-like and honeyed notes.
• Heart: floral-herbal and lightly sweet.
• Dry-down: warm amber, balsam and resin.
• Overall effect: soft and comforting as an odour description, without implying a therapeutic effect.

Composition & Formulation Notes

This is a multi-botanical infusion in elderberry seed oil. The producer does not state the infusion ratios, an unambiguous chamomile species or a quantified, batch-specific constituent profile.

• Do not transfer the expected chemistry or colour of chamomile essential oil, concentrated flower extracts or labdanum absolute directly to this infused fixed oil.
• Bisabolol, chamazulene, apigenin and other marker compounds cannot be assumed or quantified without confirmation of the species and batch analysis.
• The existing information contains broad carrier-oil use ranges but also a 2% leave-on restriction; use the conservative 2% maximum until the supplier confirms otherwise.
• Use the batch COA, SDS and applicable allergen or IFRA documentation, and test stability, odour and colour in the finished formula.

Applications

• Facial, body and massage oils at a level appropriate to the finished formula.
• Hair and scalp oils.
• Balms, butters and other anhydrous cosmetic products.
• Perfume oils and natural fragrance bases.
• Aromatic or ritual beauty formulations where a warm amber-floral, apple-like and honeyed profile is desired.

These are formulation uses, not therapeutic claims. Confirm suitability, stability and regulatory requirements for the intended market and finished product.

Safety

Always patch test before topical use.

• For external use only.
• For leave-on products, do not exceed 2% unless current supplier documentation supports a different limit.
• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
• Confirm the chamomile species and review the batch SDS, allergen declaration and applicable IFRA documentation, especially for Asteraceae-sensitive users.
• Seek qualified guidance for use during pregnancy, with young children or on highly sensitive skin.
• Store tightly closed in light-protective packaging, away from heat and moisture.