Elderflower CO2 Select Extract | Sambucus Nigra

Elderflower CO2 Select Extract is a delicate and refined botanical extract obtained from the blossoms of Sambucus nigra, cherished for its soft floral character, honeyed sweetness, and elegant green-herbal undertones. Extracted using supercritical CO2, this select extract captures a more concentrated aromatic and lipophilic profile than a traditional water-based elderflower infusion, making it a beautiful addition to luxury skincare, botanical perfumes, balms, facial oils, and anhydrous cosmetic formulations.

Elderflower is widely valued in cosmetic and herbal traditions for its naturally occurring polyphenols, flavonoids, phenolic acids, and aromatic compounds. Research on Sambucus nigra flowers identifies compounds such as rutin, chlorogenic acid, quercetin derivatives, and other phenolic constituents, which contribute to the plant’s antioxidant-rich profile.

Aromatically, Elderflower CO2 Select offers a graceful bouquet: soft floral nectar, dried blossoms, golden pollen, green tea, hay, and a subtle fruity nuance. It is less sharp than many essential oils and can bring a sophisticated natural floral softness to perfumes, solid perfumes, facial oils, body balms, botanical serums, and luxury cream bases.

In skincare formulations, Elderflower CO2 Select Extract may be used to support products designed for a calm, fresh, radiant-looking complexion. Its gentle botanical character makes it especially attractive for premium face oils, after-sun balms, sensitive-skin-inspired formulas, and elegant botanical blends where a soft floral note is desired without overpowering the formula.

Because this is a CO2 select extract, it is best suited for oil-based or anhydrous formulations and should be tested for solubility and compatibility in each finished product.